
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Harper, IA from $500 (44 Rentals)
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Orchard Lane

Park Place

Seville

Scotsdale

Emerald Ct

Parkside Manor

1165 S Riverside Dr
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808 on 5th

Westgate Villa

River Ridge Place

Brickyard Apartments

The Lundell

Aster Village

The Baltic

Willow Ridge Apartments
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Fairfield Park II Apartments

Louden Lofts

Tisdale Apartments

Carriage Hill

Oakcrest

607 IA-1

2635 Westwinds Dr

Knollridge Garden Apartments
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Washington Apartments

1054 Newton Rd

1006 Oakcrest Street Apartments

1632 5th St

Fairfield Estates

2870 Coral Ct

504 2nd Ave

708 Westwinds Dr
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532 S Dubuque St

Western Hills

1014 Oakcrest Street Iowa City IA

719 Westwinds Dr

728 Westwinds Dr

734 Westwinds Dr

2620 Westwinds Dr

Asbury Heights
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521 Kirkwood Ave

1317 B Ave W

100 Grandview Ct

500 Grandview Ct
Harper, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Harper?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harper Studio Apartments | $1,202 | $990 | $1,350 |
| Harper 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,330 | $580 | $2,019 |
| Harper 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,364 | $680 | $1,895 |
| Harper 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,292 | $895 | $1,985 |
| Harper 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,790 | $1,790 | $1,790 |
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Cheapest Available Harper Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Harper, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Orchard Lane priced from $750. Aspire at West Campus in the Coralview Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $812. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Harper apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lane | B1 Classic | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Aspire at West Campus | 2x2 Herky - Unfurnished | 2BR,2BA | $812 |
| Seville | 1 BR - Sublet | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
| 1165 S Riverside Dr | Studio - Twin | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| 808 on 5th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Washington Apartments | 2.1C 60% | 2BR,1BA | $1,129 |
| The Lundell | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Brickyard Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Willow Ridge Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 926 Harlocke St (IC) | 2 BR/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harper, IA and Nearby
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harper area is the $1.44 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Style B1 Model at Aster Village in the in the Old Mill Creek neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value Harper apartment is the 3 bed 1 bath Model at Newton Pointe Apartments starting at $1,425 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Cottage Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Harper apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aster Village | 2 Bedroom Style B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Newton Pointe Apartments | 3 bed 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 926 Harlocke St (IC) | 2 BR/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Washington Apartments | 2.1C 60% | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Orchard Lane | B1 Partially Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Brickyard Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 1032 Newton Rd | 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Seville | 1 BR - Sublet | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| 808 on 5th | 424 S | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| The Lundell | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Harper Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Harper?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Harper is at 1165 S Riverside Dr listed at $990.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Harper Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Harper Apartment is $905 at Seville.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Harper Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Harper is starting from $750 at Orchard Lane.
What is the most affordable Harper Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Harper Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Washington Apartments and starts from $1,295.
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