
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Homestead, IA from $400 (53 Rentals)
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Goldfinch Meadows

Southview Apartments

Raintree Apartments

Northview Apartments

Alexandra Apartments

Union at Wiley

Pheasant Run Apartments

Anderson Green I

Edgewood
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Park Place

Village Pointe

Jacolyn Corner Condos Apartments

Green Meadow Apartments

Aster Village

Westdale Meadows

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Vive Senior Apartments

The Baltic

Penn Street Place

Boardwalk
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Heartland Commons

The New York

Prairie Reserve

The Hampton at Coral Ridge

Prairie Bend Apartments

Stone Ridge Apartments & Townhomes

965 Flats

The Quad

Ventnor

CR Legacy
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Westcove North

280 S Chestnut St

Knollridge Garden Apartments

Westcove

115 Sugar Creek Ln

The Avenue

40 Zeller Xing

230 S Chestnut St

2262 Holiday Rd

Miller Avenue Estates
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2870 Coral Ct

Western Hills

20 Zeller Crossing

460 Cameron Way

150 Elm Ridge Dr

2264 Holiday Rd

920 W Cherry St

2869 Coral Ct

545 Pond View Dr

510 Pond View Dr
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Homestead, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Homestead?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead Studio Apartments | $1,231 | $1,185 | $1,275 |
| Homestead 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,445 | $560 | $2,914 |
| Homestead 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,469 | $450 | $3,663 |
| Homestead 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,590 | $425 | $3,411 |
| Homestead 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,122 | $1,550 | $2,727 |
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Cheapest Available Homestead Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Homestead, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Shamrock Apartments in the Usher's Ferry Historic Village neighborhood priced from $560. Goldfinch Meadows in the Cedar Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $580. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Homestead apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shamrock Apartments | Shamrock small 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $560 |
| Goldfinch Meadows | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $580 |
| Southview Apartments | Southview 1 bedroom Classic | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Union at Wiley | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| Vive Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Stone Ridge Apartments & Townhomes | 1br, 1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Penn Street Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,500 |
| 1735 N Jones Blvd | Layout 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Homestead, IA and Nearby
As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Homestead area is the $1.80 price per square foot Corner Windows Model at Penn Street Place in the in the Old Mill Creek neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Homestead apartment is the Layout 2A Model at 1735 N Jones Blvd starting at $1,595 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Old Mill Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Homestead apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Street Place | Corner Windows | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| 1735 N Jones Blvd | Layout 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| Union at Wiley | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Shamrock Apartments | Arrowridge small 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Stone Ridge Apartments & Townhomes | 1br, 1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Vive Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Southview Apartments | Southview 1 bedroom Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Goldfinch Meadows | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Homestead Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Homestead Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Homestead Apartment is $560 at Shamrock Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Homestead Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Homestead is starting from $760 at Shamrock Apartments.
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