
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Elk Horn, IA from $500 (55 Rentals)
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1209 Maple St

Woodland Park - Fontanelle

Woodland Apartments

30 Metro Apartments

Cottonwood Apartments

Maple Second

Riverbend - Newly Renovated! Call today!

Dahlman Flats
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NoDo

The Bluffs

Featherstone Apartments

Sherwood Forest Estates

Jones13

Regency Villa of Harlan

NOVA Apartments

Old Market Lofts

8 Street Apartments

Nichol Flats
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The Riley - 1012 Douglas St

Nove Lofts

CopperCreek

Chapel Ridge-C Bluffs

River Park by Broadmoor

Deerfield Apartments Council Bluffs

Hidden Bluffs Apartments

The Rochester Apartments

RiverEast

Deer Park
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Breakers Omaha

The Archive

Corvina Apartments

Colonial Plaza Apartments

Total Monthly Price
Valley View Estates

Skinner Macaroni Lofts

Woodland Park - Adair

Red Oak 48-(City View Apartments)

Woodland Park - Red Oak

Regency Villa of Atlantic
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913 Ave A

Woodland Park - Griswold

22 Floors

SUNDANCE ATLANTIC APARTMENTS

800 State Street

810 E Erie St

3633 Avenue A

120 N 30th St

322 Trail Ridge

5345 N 33rd Ave
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Elk Horn, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elk Horn?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Horn Studio Apartments | $1,068 | $815 | $1,830 |
| Elk Horn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,225 | $575 | $2,724 |
| Elk Horn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,511 | $700 | $3,549 |
| Elk Horn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,503 | $1,200 | $1,850 |
| Elk Horn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $889 | $679 | $1,646 |
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Cheapest Available Elk Horn Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Elk Horn, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Regency Villa of Atlantic priced from $775. Woodland Park - Fontanelle has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elk Horn apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regency Villa of Atlantic | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Woodland Park - Fontanelle | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Woodland Apartments | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $781 |
| Westwood Apartments | 2 BD | 2BR,1BA | $785 |
| Maple Second | One Bed/One Bath | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Dahlman Flats | 0 Bed, 1 Bath - 527 SF | Studio,1BA | $890 |
| 9ines | Flyball | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Featherstone Apartments | One Bedroom | One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| NoDo | Billy | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| The Bluffs | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elk Horn, IA and Nearby
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elk Horn area is the $1.11 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at The Archive in the in the Council Bluffs neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Elk Horn apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Single Section Model at Lakeside Estates starting at $1,449 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Sherman neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elk Horn apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Archive | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| Lakeside Estates | 3 Bed 2 Bath Single Section | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| RiverEast | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| Westwood Apartments | 2 BD | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| CopperCreek | 2 Bed, 1 Bath - 1032 SF | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Cottonwood Apartments | 2X1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Riverbend - Newly Renovated! Call today! | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| The Bluffs | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Regency Villa of Atlantic | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Woodland Park - Fontanelle | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elk Horn Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Elk Horn?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Elk Horn is at Dahlman Flats listed at $890.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elk Horn Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elk Horn Apartment is $775 at Regency Villa of Atlantic.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Elk Horn Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elk Horn is starting from $785 at Westwood Apartments.
What is the most affordable Elk Horn Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Elk Horn Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Bluffs and starts from $1,200.
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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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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.
