Cheap Apartments for Rent in Iowa, LA from $600 (45 Rentals)

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Laurel Oak Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel Oak Village

1045 Walters StLake Charles, LA 70607
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Bayberry
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bayberry

1515 W McNeese StLake Charles, LA 70605
Corporate Housing

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Chandler
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chandler

211 Louie StLake Charles, LA 70601
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Celeste
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Celeste

2960 Lake StLake Charles, LA 70601
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Satsuma Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Satsuma Village

4404 Canal StLake Charles, LA 70605
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Orange Navy
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Orange Navy

1885 E Farragut AveOrange, TX 77630
Corporate Housing
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Orleans Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Orleans Apartments

2221 Oak Park BlvdLake Charles, LA 70601
Student Housing

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Iowa, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Iowa Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Iowa, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Magnolia Heights in the Downtown Lake Charles neighborhood priced from $702. Sulphur Springs has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $715. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Iowa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Magnolia HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$702
Sulphur Springs1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$715
Bayberrybb11BR,1BA$725
La Maison Apartments - AFFORDABLE HOUSING1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$725
Chandlerchan11C1BR,1BA$745
CelesteCe11AdC1BR,1BA$745
Satsuma VillageSA11UPPR1BR,1BA$760
Vineyards at Iowa1 BR Unit1BR,1BA$800
The Reserve at Power Place1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$812
The Halston Apartments1B 1B1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Iowa, LA and Nearby

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Iowa area is the $0.89 price per square foot Office/Storage Space Model at Muller's Lofts in the in the Downtown Lake Charles neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Iowa apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Cyrus Homes= Income Restricted starting at $1,043 with a $0.95 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Iowa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Muller's LoftsOffice/Storage SpaceStudio ,$0.89
Cyrus Homes= Income Restricted3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.95
Beau Chene Lake CharlesCypress2BR,1BA$0.98
2200 Bancroft St2 Bed Standard2BR,1BA$1.10
Laurel Oak Villagelo22C2BR,2BA$0.89
Capstone at the Oaks - 55+ CommunityTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.01
Vineyards at Iowa1 BR Unit1BR,1BA$1.03
The Halston Apartments1B 1B1BR,1BA$1.11
Chandlerchan11R1BR,1BA$1.08
La Maison Apartments - AFFORDABLE HOUSING1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.05

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Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Iowa Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Iowa Apartment is $702 at Magnolia Heights.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Iowa is starting from $755 at Sulphur Springs.

What is the most affordable Iowa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Iowa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Vineyards at Iowa and starts from $997.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.