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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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property at 165 Huff St

$725

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

165 Huff St

WinonaMN55987

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121 Main St S

Grand MeadowMN55936
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Bluffview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bluffview Apartments

3715 Mormon Coulee RdLa crosse, WI 54601
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Decorah, IA Local Guide

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
Riverview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Badger West ResidencesOri Flex StudioStudio,1BA$920
C & C ResidencesORI Stride StudioStudio,1BA$930
Gund Brewery Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$935
Lawler School Lofts3BR/2B3BR,2BA$969
Prairie Bluff Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$1,000
Bluffview Apartments3715-206: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Elliott Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Corner NW1BR,1BA$1,040

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Decorah, IA and Nearby

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Decorah area is the $0.95 price per square foot Three Bedroom/ One Bathroom Model at Scenic View Townhomes in the starting from $1,236. The second greatest value Decorah apartment is the Two Bedroom with basement Model at Valley View Townhomes starting at $1,400 with a $1.17 price per square foot . 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 Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$0.95
Valley View TownhomesTwo Bedroom with basement2BR,1BA$1.17
Lawler School Lofts3BR/2B3BR,2BA$0.81
The Residences @ 10272 Beds/2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.25
St. Vallerie Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath (Remodel)2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Fairway Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
Prairie Bluff Apartments2B/2B2BR,2BA$1.39
Riverview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
The Meadows ApartmentsOtter Creek 1Bd1BR,1BA$1.03
Cliffside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33

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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.

Expert Rental Resources

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