
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Emerson, IA from $500 (18 Rentals)
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Westwood Apartments

Nottingham Court Apartments
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Chateau Bellevue

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Britain Towne

The Bluffs

316 S 15th St

940 27th St

914 Chicago St

1914 S 15th St

2445 3rd Ave
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Emerson, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Emerson?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Emerson Studio Apartments | $1,051 | $775 | $1,320 |
Emerson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,135 | $575 | $1,837 |
Emerson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,399 | $675 | $1,975 |
Emerson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,629 | $1,195 | $2,204 |
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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 $650. Westwood Apartments in the Old Market neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Emerson apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Nottingham Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Westwood Apartments | 2 BD | 2BR,1BA | $700 |
1010 N 16th St | 1 bedroom unit | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Bellevue Gardens Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Timbercrest | 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerson, IA and Nearby
As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Emerson area is the $1.23 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at The Archive in the in the Twin City neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Emerson apartment is the 2 BDR 2 BTH Model at Fontainebleau starting at $1,000 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Clermont Court neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Emerson apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Archive | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Fontainebleau | 2 BDR 2 BTH | 2BR,2BA | $0.86 |
Westwood Apartments | 2 BD | 2BR,1BA | $0.67 |
Sunset Hills Townhomes | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.24 |
The Bluffs | Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
Timbercrest | 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Chateau Bellevue | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Bellevue Gardens Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Woodland Park - Griswold | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Nottingham Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
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Getting Around Emerson, IA
Walk Score®
9 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
25 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Emerson Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Emerson Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Emerson Apartment is $650 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 $700 at Westwood Apartments.
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