Cheap Apartments for Rent in Decorah, IA from $500 (55 Rentals)

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Haven on Main
$595 - $1,595

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Base Rent$595 - $1,595
Total Monthly Price$595 - $1,595
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1

Haven on Main

915 Main StLa crosse, WI 54601
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Fairway Woods Apartments
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$799 - $1,300

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Base Rent$799 - $1,300
Total Monthly Price$799 - $1,300
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 15

Fairway Woods Apartments

1555 Homer RdWinona, MN 55987
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131 S Vine St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

131 S Vine St

131 S Vine StWest Union, IA 52175
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Collective on 4th
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Collective on 4th

403 Jackson StLa crosse, WI 54601

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Bluffview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bluffview Apartments

3715 Mormon Coulee RdLa crosse, WI 54601
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property at 104 Main St S
$1,100

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104 Main St S

Grand MeadowMN55936
property at 121 Main St S
$1,000 - $1,150

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Base Rent$1,150
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121 Main St S

Grand MeadowMN55936
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802 7th St
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

802 7th St

802 7th StLa crosse, WI 54601
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Decorah, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Decorah, IA

Pricing Updated: 09/11/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Decorah, IA area range in price from $2,500 to $2,500 with an overall median price of $2,500. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Decorah Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Original Decorah$2,500$2,5001

Cheapest Available Decorah Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Decorah, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Meadows Apartments in the Southlawn Court neighborhood priced from $620. Cliffside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Decorah apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Meadows ApartmentsOtter Creek 1Bd1BR,1BA$620
Cliffside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
The Hub on 6thStudioStudio,1BA$850
Badger West ResidencesOri Flex StudioStudio,1BA$920
Gund Brewery Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$920
Geneva Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
C & C ResidencesOri Shift StudioStudio,1BA$930
Great River Residences400 Court St Studio ADAStudio,1BA$945
WEDGEWOOD COMMONSStudioStudio,1BA$955
Elliott Arms ApartmentsDeluxe Corner Studio (Includes Heat)Studio,1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Decorah, IA and Nearby

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Decorah area is the $0.95 price per square foot Three Bedroom/One & Half Bathroom Model at Scenic View Townhomes in the starting from $1,236. The second greatest value Decorah apartment is the 1135 State 3 BR Model at 1125-1135 State Street starting at $1,500 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Downtown La Crosse neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Decorah apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Scenic View TownhomesThree Bedroom/One & Half Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$0.95
1125-1135 State Street1135 State 3 BR3BR,1BA$1.22
Lawler School Lofts3BR/2B3BR,2BA$0.88
Valley View TownhomesTwo Bedroom with basement2BR,1BA$1.21
UNION HOUSE APARTMENTS3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.26
St. Vallerie Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath (Remodel)2BR,1.5BA$1.30
Fairway Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.16
Roosevelt School ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.29
Geneva Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
The Meadows ApartmentsOtter Creek 1Bd1BR,1BA$1.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Decorah Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Decorah?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Decorah is at The Hub on 6th listed at $850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Decorah Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Decorah Apartment is $620 at The Meadows Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Decorah Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Decorah is starting from $750 at The Meadows Apartments.

What is the most affordable Decorah Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Decorah Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Meadows Apartments and starts from $850.

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