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Alice Place at Norwalk
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Alice Place at Norwalk

9310 Marketplace DrNorwalk, IA 50211
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1833 Curtis Ave
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1833 Curtis Ave

1833 Curtis AveChariton, IA 50049
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The Bridges
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The Bridges

1111 N 8th AveWinterset, IA 50273
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Indianola Park 1
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Indianola Park 1

902 N 14th StIndianola, IA 50125
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Williams Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Williams Terrace

1603 N 9th StIndianola, IA 50125
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Ellston, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ellston Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ellston, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Next Level Apartments - Easton Village in the Easton Park neighborhood priced from $695. Foxwood Apartments in the Easton Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $718. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ellston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageA11BR,1BA$695
Foxwood ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$718
Sunset ApartmentsStudio, 1 baStudio,1BA$725
Summit House Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$755
Woodland Park - Fontanelle1 BR1BR,1BA$775
Northern Plains by KadingCottage - 22BR,1BA$795
Norwalk MeadowsB1 Classic2BR,1BA$825
Fish CreekB1 - Classic2BR,1BA$825
Dennis Park ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$844
Fountain TerraceNeptuneStudio,1BA$865

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ellston, IA and Nearby

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ellston area is the $1.08 price per square foot Platinum Pointe - 3 Bed Model at Platinum Pointe Townhomes in the starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Ellston apartment is the Cottage - 3 Model at Vesta Village by Kading starting at $1,235 with a $1.00 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Ellston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Platinum Pointe TownhomesPlatinum Pointe - 3 Bed3BR,3BA$1.08
Vesta Village by KadingCottage - 33BR,2BA$1.00
Sunset Terrace3 bed 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.00
Osceola HeightsCraftsman3BR,2BA$1.09
Linden West2 bed 2 bath w/out laundry2BR,2BA$1.05
Linden East ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.00
Northern Plains by KadingCottage - 22BR,1BA$0.94
Dennis Park ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.06
Summit House Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.95
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageA11BR,1BA$1.07

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ellston Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ellston?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ellston is at Sunset Apartments listed at $725.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ellston Apartment is $695 at Next Level Apartments - Easton Village.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ellston is starting from $755 at Summit House Apartments.

What is the most affordable Ellston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ellston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Northern Plains by Kading and starts from $925.

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