Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bedford, IA from $500 (41 Rentals)

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Maryville Meadows
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maryville Meadows

324 E Summit DrMaryville, MO 64468
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Summit Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Place

516-520 N 10th StSt. Joseph, MO 64501
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303 W Lowell Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

303 W Lowell Ave

303 W Lowell AveShenandoah, IA 51601
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Arbor Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Village

601 4th CorsoNebraska City, NE 68410
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University Point
2 Bedroom Apartments

University Point

1217 W 16th StMaryville, MO 64468
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Bedford, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bedford Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bedford, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Parkway Village Apartments priced from $590. Mitchell Park Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bedford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkway Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$590
Mitchell Park PlazaS1 - Standard StudioStudio,1BA$600
Forest Cove Apartments1x1 Small1BR,1BA$625
Nottingham Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$654
Park Avenue Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$695
HL29 Modern FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$725
1010 N 16th St1 bedroom unit1BR,1BA$725
Bellevue Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Summit House Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$755
Regency Villa of Atlantic1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bedford, IA and Nearby

As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bedford area is the $0.93 price per square foot Three Bed - Upcoming Availability Model at Burr Oaks Place in the starting from $1,435. The second greatest value Bedford apartment is the Prairie Model at Osceola Heights starting at $1,295 with a $1.09 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Bedford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Burr Oaks PlaceThree Bed - Upcoming Availability3BR,2BA$0.93
Osceola HeightsPrairie3BR,2BA$1.09
Fontainebleau2 BDR 2 BTH2BR,2BA$0.86
Park Avenue Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$0.87
Summit House Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.95
Timbercrest1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Bellevue Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Parkway Village Apartments2 Bedroom Remodeled2BR,2BA$0.99
Forest Cove Apartments1x1 Small1BR,1BA$0.96
Nottingham Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.10

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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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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 $590 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.

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