Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elkader, IA from $500 (27 Rentals)

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Elkader, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elkader Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elkader, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Birch Street Apartments priced from $575. Russell Lamson in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elkader apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Birch Street Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$575
Russell LamsonStudioStudio,1BA$675
The Meadows ApartmentsQuads 2Bd2BR,1BA$700
Prairie View Apartments32 Unit - EfficiencyStudio,1BA$705
College Suites PeostaADA/Studio Apartment Suite - SOLD OUT for Fall ...1BR,1BA$750
124 Earl St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$825
Edgemont Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment At Top Rated Edgemont Par...1BR,1BA$845
Harvest Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
1182 Locust StApt 41BR,1BA$895
Leavitt Park Apartments - Waterloo, IAStandard Unit2BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elkader, IA and Nearby

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elkader area is the $1.13 price per square foot Townhouse II Model at Westgate Residence Townhomes in the starting from $1,415. The second greatest value Elkader apartment is the 3 Beds, 3 baths Model at Lawler School Lofts starting at $969 with a $0.81 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Elkader apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Westgate Residence TownhomesTownhouse II2BR,2BA$1.13
Lawler School Lofts3 Beds, 3 baths3BR,3BA$0.81
Arrow RidgeTwo Bedroom (A1)2BR,1BA$1.10
West Brook 32BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.10
1182 Locust StApt 41BR,1BA$0.90
Super 20 Mobile Home Park3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.96
Eagle Point Townhomes2 BR Townhome2BR,1BA$1.04
Union at North Crossing2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.13
The Meadows ApartmentsMeadows 2Bd2BR,1BA$0.92
The Birch Street Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.08

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Getting Around Elkader, IA

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40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

25 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elkader Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Elkader?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Elkader is at Russell Lamson listed at $675.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elkader Apartment is $575 at The Birch Street Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elkader is starting from $650 at The Birch Street Apartments.

What is the most affordable Elkader Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Elkader Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Meadows Apartments and starts from $750.

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