
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Decorah, IA from $300 (50 Rentals)
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Briar Grove Apartments (Building D)

305 W Water St

Oneota Village Assisted Living

PDC Eco Cottages

LINTON VILLAGE

Haven on Main

The Meadows Apartments

WEDGEWOOD COMMONS

Cliffside Apartments
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Fairway Woods Apartments

UNION HOUSE APARTMENTS

The Hub on 6th

The Millennial

Badger West Residences

Gund Brewery Lofts

C & C Residences

Wild Grove Apartments - 702 NICC

Garden Terrace Apartments

Riverview Apartments
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Elliott Arms Apartments

Rock Avenue Apartments

Great River Residences

Prairie Bluff Apartments

Lawler School Lofts

The Driftless Senior Apartments and Townhomes

St. Vallerie Apartments

Roosevelt School Apartments

5th Ward Residences

Valley View Townhomes
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Grand River Station

131 S Vine St

2 1st St NE

Collective on 4th

12 6th Ave NE

1132 Vine St

806 Cedar River Dr NW

703 3rd St SE

514 3rd Ave SE

921 6th St S
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River Bluff Apartment Homes

Bluffview Apartments

714 2nd Ave NW

121 Main St S

303 Chestnut St

110 1st St NW

621 Oak St

108 N Main St

802 7th St

River's Edge Apartments
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Decorah, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Decorah?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decorah Studio Apartments | $918 | $775 | $1,140 |
| Decorah 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,154 | $500 | $2,100 |
| Decorah 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,454 | $640 | $2,855 |
| Decorah 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,541 | $825 | $2,800 |
| Decorah 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
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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. UNION HOUSE APARTMENTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $840. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Decorah apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows Apartments | Otter Creek 1Bd | 1BR,1BA | $620 |
| UNION HOUSE APARTMENTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
| The Hub on 6th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Badger West Residences | Ori Flex Studio | Studio,1BA | $920 |
| Gund Brewery Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $929 |
| C & C Residences | Ori Shift Studio | Studio,1BA | $930 |
| WEDGEWOOD COMMONS | Studio | Studio,1BA | $955 |
| Riverview Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $969 |
| Elliott Arms Apartments | Deluxe Corner Studio (Includes Heat) | Studio,1BA | $970 |
| Rock Avenue Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Decorah, IA and Nearby
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Decorah area is the $0.47 price per square foot 4 BR Model at The Vine in the in the Downtown La Crosse neighborhood starting from $635. The second greatest value Decorah apartment is the Three Bedroom/ One Bathroom Model at Scenic View Townhomes starting at $1,236 with a $0.95 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Decorah apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vine | 4 BR | 4BR,2BA | $0.47 |
| Scenic View Townhomes | Three Bedroom/ One Bathroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
| 1125-1135 State Street | 1135 State 3 BR | 3BR,1BA | $0.49 |
| Lawler School Lofts | 3BR/2B | 3BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| The Residences @ 1027 | 2 Beds/2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| UNION HOUSE APARTMENTS | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Gund Brewery Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Rock Avenue Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Great River Residences | 400 Court St 1BR|1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| The Meadows Apartments | Otter Creek 1Bd | 1BR,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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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