Cheap Apartments for Rent in Emerson, IA from $500 (17 Rentals)

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303 W Lowell Ave
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303 W Lowell Ave

303 W Lowell AveShenandoah, IA 51601

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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 $660. Bellevue Gardens Apartments in the Chris Lake neighborhood 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$660
Bellevue Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$675
1010 N 16th St1 bedroom unit1BR,1BA$725
Timbercrest1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$800
Loess Hills Estates Affordable Senior HousingStudioStudio,1BA$871

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerson, IA and Nearby

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Emerson area is the $1.14 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom - 1349 SF Model at The Brink at Ridgeview in the in the Papillion La Vista neighborhood starting from $1,542. 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.
The Brink at Ridgeview2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom - 1349 SF2BR,2BA$1.14
The Archive2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.21
Fontainebleau2 BDR 2 BTH2BR,2BA$0.86
The Vue2 Bedroom - Kennedy2BR,2BA$1.26
Sunset Hills Townhomes2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.24
DeerfieldTwo Bedroom 22A2BR,1.75BA$1.27
Timbercrest1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
The BluffsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Nottingham Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.11
1010 N 16th St1 bedroom unit1BR,1BA$1.29

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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

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 $660 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 $1,195.

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