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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 Studio unit found at Collective on 4th in the Downtown La Crosse neighborhood priced from $452. PDC Cottages has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $573. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Decorah apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Collective on 4thStudioStudio,1BA$452
PDC Cottages2 Bedroom 30%2BR,1BA$573
The Meadows ApartmentsQuads 2Bd2BR,1BA$700
Cliffside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
5th Ward ResidencesSTUDIO ADAStudio,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Decorah, IA and Nearby

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Decorah area is the $0.81 price per square foot 3 Beds, 3 baths Model at Lawler School Lofts in the starting from $969. The second greatest value Decorah apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Riverview Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.15 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.
Lawler School Lofts3 Beds, 3 baths3BR,3BA$0.81
Riverview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
Valley View TownhomesTwo Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.25
PDC Cottages2 Bedroom 30%2BR,1BA$0.57
Prairie Bluff Apartments2B/2B2BR,2BA$1.39
Fairway Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
The Meadows ApartmentsMeadows 2Bd2BR,1BA$0.92
The Driftless Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath (ages 55+) - 80% Income Limit1BR,1BA$1.30
Cliffside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Collective on 4thStudioStudio ,1BA$0.90

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Frequently Asked Questions about Decorah

What type of rentals are currently available in Decorah?

There are currently 45 Apartments for Rent in Decorah, IA with pricing that ranges from $452 to $2,849. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Decorah ranging from $550 to $2,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Decorah?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Decorah ranges from $550 to $2,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,617.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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