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303 W Lowell Ave
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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 $654. 1010 N 16th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. 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$654
1010 N 16th St1 bedroom unit1BR,1BA$725
Bellevue Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Timbercrest1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$800
Loess Hills Estates Affordable Senior HousingStudioStudio,1BA$871

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerson, IA and Nearby

As of July 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Emerson area is the $1.00 price per square foot Two Bed - Upcoming Availability Model at Burr Oaks Place in the starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Emerson apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at The Archive starting at $1,475 with a $1.21 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$1.00
The Archive2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.21
Fontainebleau2 BDR 2 BTH2BR,2BA$0.86
Highclere Apartments2 Beds 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.24
Sunset Hills Townhomes2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.24
The BluffsTwo Bedroom 1st Floor2BR,1BA$1.05
DeerfieldTwo Bedroom 22A2BR,1.75BA$1.26
Timbercrest1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Bellevue Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Nottingham Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.10

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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 $654 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 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 Hidden Bluffs Apartments and starts from $1,245.

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