
Cheap Homes for Rent in Elkader, IA from $500 (21 Rentals)
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253 Monroe St

1215 Mt Pleasant St

1941 Madison St
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117 6th Ave SW

291 Cardiff St

101 1st Ave NW

1218 Vine St

816 5th Ave NE

407 Patterson St

2060 Whittier St

770 University Ave

42 W Main St
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523 E 22nd St

121 1st St NW

331 Kaufmann Ave

721 10th Ave

425 3rd Ave SE

226 Madison St

5900 Osage Rd

1337 Main St
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Elkader, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Elkader?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Elkader 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $949 | $790 | $1,700 |
Elkader 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,119 | $950 | $1,695 |
Elkader 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,566 | $1,200 | $1,900 |
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Cheapest Available Elkader Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Elkader, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at 131 S Vine St priced from $550. The Birch Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $575. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elkader apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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131 S Vine St | 202 | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
The Birch Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $575 |
College Suites Peosta | 3 Bedroom Apartment NOW Available - Price Per B... | 3BR,2BA | $625 |
Russell Lamson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
The Meadows Apartments | Quads 2Bd | 2BR,1BA | $700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elkader, IA and Nearby
As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elkader area is the $1.10 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at West Brook 3 in the starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Elkader apartment is the 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at Super 20 Mobile Home Park starting at $945 with a $0.96 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Elkader apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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West Brook 3 | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
Super 20 Mobile Home Park | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.96 |
Newman Heights | 4-Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.56 |
Penn Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom/2 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.05 |
Wild Grove Apartments - 702 NICC | 2 Bed Updated | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Ruxton Apartments | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
The Meadows Apartments | Meadows 2Bd | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
124 Earl St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
The Birch Street Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
131 S Vine St | 202 | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Elkader
What type of rentals are currently available in Elkader?
There are currently 48 Apartments for Rent in Elkader, IA with pricing that ranges from $550 to $2,500. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elkader ranging from $525 to $2,250.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Elkader?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Elkader ranges from $525 to $2,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,150.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Elkader?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Elkader range from $625 to $1,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $1,695. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,395.
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