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303 W Lowell AveShenandoah, IA 51601
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Emerson, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Emerson Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Emerson, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Nottingham Court Apartments in the Papillion La Vista neighborhood priced from $652. Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Emerson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nottingham Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$652
Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
1010 N 16th St1 bedroom unit1BR,1BA$725
Bellevue Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Westwood Apartments2 BD2BR,1BA$785

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerson, IA and Nearby

As of December 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Emerson area is the $0.97 price per square foot Two Bed - Upcoming Availability Model at Burr Oaks Place in the starting from $1,210. The second greatest value Emerson apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at The Archive starting at $1,425 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Twin City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Emerson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Burr Oaks PlaceTwo Bed - Upcoming Availability2BR,1BA$0.97
The Archive2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.17
Fontainebleau2 BDR 2 BTH2BR,2BA$0.86
Westwood Apartments2 BD2BR,1BA$0.75
RiverEastTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
The BluffsTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.12
Timbercrest1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Oak Creek Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.14
Bellevue Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Nottingham Court Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.11

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Emerson Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Emerson?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Emerson is at Loess Hills Estates Affordable Senior Housing listed at $871.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Emerson Apartment is $652 at Nottingham Court Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Emerson is starting from $719 at Nottingham Court Apartments.

What is the most affordable Emerson Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Emerson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at RiverEast and starts from $1,177.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!