
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Iowa, LA from $600 (39 Rentals)
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Fairview Crossing (AFFORDABLE HOUSING)

26 Hundred Residences

Laurel Oak Village
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Cyrus Homes

Bayberry

Celeste

The Wilshire Apartments

Chandler

St. Charles Housing - Affordable Housing

Satsuma Village

Pecan Acres

Prien Lake Reserve

Crescent at Country Club
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Beau Chene Lake Charles

Erdace Apartments

Evergreen at River Oaks

Country Club Pointe Apartment Homes

The Oasis at Southpark

Woodring Properties

2701 Cline St

900 11th St

627 Fall St

3728 E Opelousas St
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925 Gulf St

2465 Hwy 397

3322A Carver Rd

6735 US-90

707 Division St

397 18th St

2218 Rose St

1311 Craft St
Iowa, LA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Iowa?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Iowa Studio Apartments | $912 | $650 | $1,000 |
Iowa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $978 | $625 | $1,600 |
Iowa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,132 | $720 | $1,840 |
Iowa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,475 | $830 | $2,500 |
Iowa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $950 | $950 | $950 |
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Cheapest Available Iowa Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Iowa, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sulphur Springs priced from $640. 26 Hundred Residences in the Downtown Lake Charles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Iowa apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Sulphur Springs | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $640 |
26 Hundred Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
600 Avenue J | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $689 |
Laurel Oak Village | lo11C | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Bayberry | bb1 | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
The Wilshire Apartments | The Lakewood | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
Chandler | chan11C | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
Celeste | Ce11AdC | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
Le Jolliet | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $760 |
Pecan Acres | Imperial Dogwood | 2BR,1BA | $809 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Iowa, LA and Nearby
As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Iowa area is the $0.78 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Le Jolliet in the in the Downtown Lake Charles neighborhood starting from $874. The second greatest value Iowa apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Cyrus Homes starting at $900 with a $0.82 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Iowa apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Le Jolliet | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.78 |
Cyrus Homes | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.82 |
West M Apartment Homes | Essence | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
416 S Sherman Ave, Unit D | 416 S Sherman Ave | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
600 Avenue J | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $0.84 |
Pecan Acres | Imperial Dogwood | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Chandler | chan11R | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Laurel Oak Village | lo11PR | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Bayberry | bb1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Sulphur Springs | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
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Getting Around Iowa, LA
Walk Score®
18 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
34 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Iowa Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Iowa?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Iowa is at 26 Hundred Residences listed at $650.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Iowa Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Iowa Apartment is $640 at Sulphur Springs.
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 $720 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 Le Jolliet and starts from $874.
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