
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Laurel, IA from $300 (61 Rentals)
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Courtyard Apartments

Brookview Terrace

110 N Maple St

Southern Hills

Woodland Heights

Hotel Maytag Apartments

Parkside Luxury Apartments

Hawthorne Pointe

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East Olive Apartments

Northridge Apartments

Spaulding Lofts

Southtown Apartments

SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS

SUNDANCE MARSHALLTOWN APARTMENTS

409 4th St NE

Olive Terrace Apartments

Pharaohs Valley

THE ARBORS APARTMENTS
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Walnut Creek Apartments

Centennial Place Apartments

Santa Barbara

Prairie Village of Pella

East Park Village Apartments

Plant 1 Lofts

Altoona Terrace

Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative

Bridlewood Apartments

Blue Ridge Commons
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Altoona Park Apartments

Lions Gate Apartments

Adventureland Village

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Park Place

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Kadin Trail by Kading

Clock Tower Senior Apartments

Stella Townhomes

17 E Howard St

The Tallcorn

312 Sycamore St
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210 N Main St

Newton Park Apartments

309 N 3rd St

425 McClellan St

Marshalltown Estates

919 6th St

215 N Main St

Grinnell Park Apartments

726 E 8th St N

Spruce Pointe
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Laurel, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Laurel?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Studio Apartments | $737 | $725 | $750 |
| Laurel 1 Bedroom Apartments | $948 | $395 | $1,379 |
| Laurel 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,181 | $470 | $2,520 |
| Laurel 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,156 | $536 | $1,625 |
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Cheapest Available Laurel Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Laurel, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Courtyard Apartments priced from $650. Brookview Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Laurel apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $650 |
| Brookview Terrace | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| 110 N Maple St | 2-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $700 |
| Hotel Maytag Apartments | 1 bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Parkside Luxury Apartments | S1 Ava | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Hawthorne Pointe | A1 - 40/60 - Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $772 |
| Grinnell Park Apartments | 1BR - 30% of Gross Income | 1BR,1BA | $803 |
| Southtown Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $803 |
| SUNDANCE MARSHALLTOWN APARTMENTS | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $809 |
| 409 4th St NE | 2BR 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $810 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Laurel, IA and Nearby
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Laurel area is the $1.05 price per square foot 3BR/2BA Model at Altoona Park Apartments in the in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Laurel apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at THE ARBORS APARTMENTS starting at $825 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the East Gate Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Laurel apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona Park Apartments | 3BR/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| THE ARBORS APARTMENTS | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| Southtown Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| SUNDANCE MARSHALLTOWN APARTMENTS | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Pharaohs Valley | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Olive Terrace Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Hotel Maytag Apartments | 1 bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| 110 N Maple St | 2-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| 409 4th St NE | 2BR 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Courtyard Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Laurel Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Laurel Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Laurel Apartment is $675 at Brookview Terrace.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Laurel Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Laurel is starting from $650 at Courtyard Apartments.
What is the most affordable Laurel Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Laurel Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodland Heights and starts from $820.
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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.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
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