Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elkhart, IA from $600 (36 Rentals)

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Lake Shore Park
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$894 - $1,336
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$791 - $1,233
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$103
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$894 - $1,336
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lake Shore Park

725-783 NE 5th StAnkeny, IA 50021
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Lake Shore Place
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$987 - $1,351
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$954 - $1,318
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$33
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$987 - $1,351
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 27

Lake Shore Place

202 NE Trilein DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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Lake Shore Apartments
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$1,198 - $1,909
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$1,095 - $1,806
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$1,198 - $1,909
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Lake Shore Apartments

902 E 1st StAnkeny, IA 50021
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Avondale Trace Condos
$1,199 - $1,450
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$1,194 - $1,445
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$1,199 - $1,450
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Avondale Trace Condos

110 NE 46th LnAnkeny, IA 50021
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The Standard at 36th
$1,220 - $1,765
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$1,220 - $1,765
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$1,220 - $1,765
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 8

The Standard at 36th

3611 NE Otterview CirAnkeny, IA 50021
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Pine Tree Flats
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Pine Tree Flats

1713 NW Pine RdAnkeny, IA 50023
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Maple Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Apartments

1011 SE 3rd StAnkeny, IA 50021

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Elkhart, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elkhart Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elkhart, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Trailside Apartments in the Georgetown neighborhood priced from $795. Trilein Village Apartments in the Georgetown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elkhart apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trailside Apartments1 Bedroom 1st Floor1BR,1BA$795
Trilein Village Apartments2 BDRM2BR,1BA$800
2003-2005 W 1st St1B1B1BR,1BA$800
Village on State2BD LL2BR,1BA$845
Timberland at CrestbruckOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$850
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$875
Lake Shore ParkA11BR,1BA$894
Maple Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$895
Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes2Bedroom/1Bath2BR,1BA$935
AshbrookeBayou1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elkhart, IA and Nearby

As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elkhart area is the $0.77 price per square foot Four bed Model at Prairie Trails in the in the Hayes Acres neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Elkhart apartment is the D1 Tatum - 3 Bedroom Model at Brixin Townhomes at Kimberley Crossing starting at $1,779 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Creekside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elkhart apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prairie TrailsFour bed4BR,3BA$0.77
Brixin Townhomes at Kimberley CrossingD1 Tatum - 3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.19
Windsor Village CondosWV 3 Bed3BR,2BA$1.17
Woodland Reserve Apartments2B 1150 sf2BR,2BA$1.10
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.87
Avondale Trace CondosAC.2B.2B.B/P2BR,2BA$1.21
Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes2Bedroom/1Bath - Upgraded2BR,1BA$1.06
Maple Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.99
Pine MeadowsB1 Classic2BR,1BA$1.17
Village on State2BD LL2BR,1BA$1.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elkhart Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elkhart Apartment is $795 at Trailside Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elkhart is starting from $800 at Trilein Village Apartments.

What is the most affordable Elkhart Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Elkhart Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Northgate Apartments and starts from $1,345.

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