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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 $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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nottingham Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$650
Westwood Apartments2 BD2BR,1BA$700
1010 N 16th St1 bedroom unit1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Emerson, IA and Nearby

As of September 12, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Archive2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.23
Fontainebleau2 BDR 2 BTH2BR,2BA$0.86
Westwood Apartments2 BD2BR,1BA$0.67
Sunset Hills Townhomes2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.24
The BluffsTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.12
Timbercrest1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Chateau Bellevue1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Bellevue Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Woodland Park - Griswold1 BR1BR,1BA$1.23
Nottingham Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.09

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Frequently Asked Questions about Emerson

What type of rentals are currently available in Emerson?

There are currently 43 Apartments for Rent in Emerson, IA with pricing that ranges from $575 to $2,161. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Emerson ranging from $725 to $3,350.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Emerson?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Emerson ranges from $725 to $3,350 with an average monthly rent of $1,756.

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