
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Harlan, IA from $500 (49 Rentals)
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Regency Villa of Harlan

The Villa Apartments

Westwood Apartments

Larimore Senior Residences

Woodland Apartments

Jones13

Cottonwood Apartments

Maple Second
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9ines

Kensington Tower Apartments

3633 Avenue A

NoDo

Featherstone Apartments

Sherwood Forest Estates

The Bluffs

The Riley - 1012 Douglas St
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The Brandeis

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CopperCreek

Brickline at The Mercantile

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Old Market Lofts

TreeHouse

Union at Bluffs Run

NOVA Apartments
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The Rochester Apartments

Hidden Bluffs Apartments

Nichol Flats

The Archive

Breakers Omaha

Colonial Plaza Apartments

Highclere Apartments

Woodland Park - Adair

Regency Villa of Atlantic
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22 Floors

Woodland Park - Griswold

913 Ave A

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3302 Burt St

4108 Cuming St

803 8th Ave

313 Pullen Ave

Farnam Flats
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3623 5th Ave

518 Damon St

4123 Avenue C

Limelight at Sixteenth
Harlan, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Harlan?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan Studio Apartments | $1,385 | $819 | $4,434 |
| Harlan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,272 | $575 | $3,327 |
| Harlan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,688 | $749 | $3,660 |
| Harlan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,931 | $1,050 | $3,648 |
| Harlan 4 Bedroom Apartments | $861 | $649 | $1,646 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Harlan, IA
Pricing Updated: 04/26/2026Current 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:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Hills | $833 | $750 | 2 |
Cheapest Available Harlan Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Harlan, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Larimore Senior Residences in the Omaha View neighborhood priced from $760. Woodland Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $781. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Harlan apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larimore Senior Residences | One Bed/One Bat 60% | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
| Woodland Apartments | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $781 |
| Westwood Apartments | 2 BD | 2BR,1BA | $785 |
| Regency Villa of Atlantic | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Jones13 | Bemis | Studio,1BA | $819 |
| Maple Second | One Bed/One Bath | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Kensington Tower Apartments | #4 Layout | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| NoDo | Billy | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| 3633 Avenue A | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Featherstone Apartments | One Bedroom | One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harlan, IA and Nearby
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harlan area is the $1.32 price per square foot AC.2B.2B.B/P Model at The Brandeis in the in the Old Market neighborhood starting from $1,704. The second greatest value Harlan apartment is the 2 BD Model at Westwood Apartments starting at $785 with a $0.75 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brandeis | AC.2B.2B.B/P | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Westwood Apartments | 2 BD | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| CopperCreek | 2 Bed, 1 Bath - 1032 SF | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Cottonwood Apartments | 2X1S | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| The Bluffs | Two Bedroom 2nd Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Nichol Flats | 1x1 A | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Riverbend - Newly Renovated! Call today! | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Sherwood Forest Estates | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Small | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Larimore Senior Residences | One Bed/One Bat 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Regency Villa of Atlantic | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Harlan Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Harlan?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Harlan is under $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harlan?
The cheapest apartment in Harlan is Larimore Senior Residences which is listed at $760, while the average apartment in Harlan costs $833.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Harlan?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Harlan that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Harlan?
Cheap apartments in Harlan have an average cost of $468 which is $365 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harlan.
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