Cheap Apartments for Rent in Harlan, IA from $500 (35 Rentals)

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The Villa Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Villa Apartments

500 12th StHarlan, IA 51537
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22 Floors
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

22 Floors

1314 Mike Fahey StOmaha, NE 68102
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Farnam Flats
Studio Apartments

Farnam Flats

1411 Farnam StOmaha, NE 68102
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Harlan, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Harlan, IA

Pricing Updated: 09/08/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Harlan, IA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Harlan Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Rolling Hills$750$7501

Cheapest Available Harlan Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Harlan, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Westwood Apartments in the Old Market neighborhood priced from $700. Larimore Senior Residences in the Omaha View neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $760. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Harlan apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westwood Apartments2 BD2BR,1BA$700
Larimore Senior ResidencesOne Bed/One Bat 60%1BR,1BA$760
Regency Villa of Atlantic1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Woodland ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$781
Skinner Macaroni LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$797
Maple SecondOne Bed/One Bath | 1-11BR,1BA$800
Woodland Park - Griswold1 BR1BR,1BA$800
Jones13PlatteStudio,1BA$806
Cottonwood Apartments1X1B1BR,1BA$830
Kensington Tower ApartmentsGROUND LEVEL STUDIOStudio,1BA$845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harlan, IA and Nearby

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Harlan area is the $1.18 price per square foot AC.2B.2B.B/P Model at The Brandeis in the in the Old Market neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Harlan apartment is the 2x2 B Model at Nichol Flats starting at $1,499 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Old Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Harlan apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The BrandeisAC.2B.2B.B/P2BR,2BA$1.18
Nichol Flats2x2 B2BR,2BA$1.14
The Archive2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.23
Westwood Apartments2 BD2BR,1BA$0.67
CopperCreek2 Bed, 1 Bath - 1032 SF2BR,1BA$1.26
The BluffsTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.12
Sherwood Forest Apartments1 bd x 1 bth- small1BR,1BA$1.30
Larimore Senior ResidencesOne Bed/One Bat 60%1BR,1BA$1.13
Woodland Park - Griswold1 BR1BR,1BA$1.23
Regency Villa of Atlantic1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Harlan, IA

Ranked #80

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Harlan, IA

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Harlan Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Harlan?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Harlan is at Skinner Macaroni Lofts listed at $809.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Harlan Apartment is $760 at Larimore Senior Residences.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Harlan is starting from $700 at Westwood Apartments.

What is the most affordable Harlan Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Harlan Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 3633 Avenue A and starts from $1,050.

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