
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bedford, IA from $500 (42 Rentals)
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Brittany Village Apartments

Summit House Apartments

Parkway Village Apartments

Nottingham Court Apartments

Mitchell Park Plaza

Corby Grove Apartments
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Park Avenue Apartments

HL29 Modern Flats

Bellevue Gardens Apartments

Woodland Park - Fontanelle
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The Ridge of St. Joseph

1115 N College Dr
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1135 N College Dr

1602 Brookside Dr

2221 S 9th St
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801 S 5th St

105 S 12th St

217-217.5-2175 W Linn St

2210 Edmond St

940 27th St

2419 Angelique St

1914 S 15th St
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Bedford, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bedford?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Bedford Studio Apartments | $707 | $575 | $1,025 |
Bedford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,038 | $545 | $1,840 |
Bedford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,186 | $640 | $1,975 |
Bedford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,282 | $825 | $2,161 |
Bedford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $925 | $925 | $925 |
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Cheapest Available Bedford Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Bedford, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Forest Cove Apartments priced from $625. Parkway Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $640. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bedford apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Forest Cove Apartments | 1x1 Small | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
Parkway Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $640 |
Mitchell Park Plaza | S1 - Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
Nottingham Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Park Avenue Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $695 |
HL29 Modern Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
1010 N 16th St | 1 bedroom unit | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Bellevue Gardens Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Regency Villa of Atlantic | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Woodland Park - Fontanelle | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bedford, IA and Nearby
As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bedford area is the $1.09 price per square foot Berkshire Model at Osceola Heights in the starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Bedford apartment is the 2 BDR 2 BTH Model at Fontainebleau starting at $1,000 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Clermont Court neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bedford apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Osceola Heights | Berkshire | 3BR,2BA | $1.09 |
Fontainebleau | 2 BDR 2 BTH | 2BR,2BA | $0.86 |
Vesta Village by Kading | Cottage-2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Park Avenue Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
Timbercrest | 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Bellevue Gardens Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Parkway Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom Remodeled | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Woodland Park - Griswold | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Forest Cove Apartments | 1x1 Small | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
Nottingham Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
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Getting Around Bedford, IA
Walk Score®
25 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
31 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bedford Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bedford?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bedford is at Mitchell Park Plaza listed at $650.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bedford Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bedford Apartment is $625 at Forest Cove Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bedford Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bedford is starting from $640 at Parkway Village Apartments.
What is the most affordable Bedford Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Bedford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Forest Cove Apartments and starts from $800.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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