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Laurel, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Laurel Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Laurel, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Reserves at South Lake in the East Gate Estates neighborhood priced from $395. Courtyard Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $572. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Laurel apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B1BR,1BA$395
Courtyard ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$572
Hunters RunA21BR,1BA$605
The Tallcorn1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$620
425 McClellan St1Br1Ba1BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Laurel, IA and Nearby

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Laurel area is the $0.93 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Woodland Heights in the starting from $945. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Woodland Heights3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.93
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.83
SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.02
Northridge Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.89
SUNDANCE MARSHALLTOWN APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.97
425 McClellan St1Br1Ba1BR,1BA$0.90
Hunters RunA21BR,1BA$0.86
Courtyard ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$0.88
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B1BR,1BA$0.61
The Tallcorn1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.02

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Frequently Asked Questions about Laurel

What type of rentals are currently available in Laurel?

There are currently 45 Apartments for Rent in Laurel, IA with pricing that ranges from $394 to $3,247. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Laurel ranging from $875 to $3,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Laurel?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Laurel ranges from $875 to $3,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,887.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Laurel?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Laurel range from $536 to $1,755, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $2,195. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,245 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,421.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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