Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ellston, IA from $500 (34 Rentals)

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Foxwood Apartments
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$700 - $1,110
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$692 - $1,102
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$700 - $1,110
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Foxwood Apartments

1001-1007 W 3rd AveIndianola, IA 50125
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Sunset Apartments
$750 - $825
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$697 - $772
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$53
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$750 - $825
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Sunset Apartments

1113 Main StNorwalk, IA 50211
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Fountain Terrace
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$795 - $1,595
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$680 - $1,480
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$115
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$795 - $1,595
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Fountain Terrace

655 S 88th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Fish Creek
$825 - $1,175
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$792 - $1,142
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$33
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$825 - $1,175
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Fish Creek

817-1619 E 17th StNorwalk, IA 50211
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Deer Run Apartments
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$832 - $1,117
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$824 - $1,109
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$832 - $1,117
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Deer Run Apartments

901 S R StIndianola, IA 50125
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bridges

1111 N 8th AveWinterset, IA 50273
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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 $683. Park Avenue Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ellston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageA11BR,1BA$683
Park Avenue Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$695
Northern Plains by KadingCottage - 22BR,1BA$695
1833 Curtis Ave1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$700
Foxwood ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$700
1010 N 16th St1 bedroom unit1BR,1BA$725
Forest Cove Apartments2x12BR,1BA$725
Sunset Apartments1bd, 1ba1BR,1BA$750
East Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom2BR,1BA$750
Summit House Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$755

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ellston, IA and Nearby

As of February 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ellston area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Sunset Terrace in the in the Easton Park neighborhood starting from $1,220. The second greatest value Ellston apartment is the 2 bed 2 bath w/out laundry Model at Linden West starting at $1,100 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Easton Park neighborhood. 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.
Sunset Terrace3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.00
Linden West2 bed 2 bath w/out laundry2BR,2BA$1.05
Cherry CreekGlenwood-Hutton3BR,1BA$0.99
Osceola HeightsVilla3BR,1BA$1.00
Linden East ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.00
Northern Plains by KadingCottage - 22BR,1BA$0.82
Forest Cove Apartments2x12BR,1BA$0.89
Park Avenue Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$0.87
Deer Run ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.04
Summit House Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.95

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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 $775.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ellston Apartment is $683 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 $695 at Park Avenue Apartments.

What is the most affordable Ellston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ellston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Forest Cove Apartments and starts from $800.

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