
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lester, IA from $500 (36 Rentals)
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Harper Point Apartments

Dublin Square Apartments and Townhomes

Briarwood Reserve Apartments

Eagle Creek Apartments

Willows Edge

Whisper Ridge Commons

Willows South Commons

Carlton at Dawley
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Split Rock Village

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The Villas at Canyon Creek

Sunrise Apartments

The Meadows on Graystone

Millstone Commons

Eastern Hills Apartments

PowderHaus Apartments & Townhomes

Briarwood Apartments
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Joslyn Heights Apartments

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The Wondery

121 N Cleveland Ave

503 Poplar Dr
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316 N Van Eps Ave

109 E Cedar St

1115 Teakwood St

1105 Teakwood St

1504 E Cedar St

1504 Cedar St
Lester, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lester?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lester Studio Apartments | $929 | $761 | $1,394 |
Lester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,046 | $745 | $2,545 |
Lester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,409 | $999 | $3,005 |
Lester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,687 | $1,300 | $2,785 |
Lester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,165 | $2,100 | $2,295 |
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Cheapest Available Lester Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lester, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Aspen Ridge Reserve priced from $745. Harper Point Apartments in the Southeast Sioux Falls neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lester apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Aspen Ridge Reserve | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
Harper Point Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Dublin Square Apartments and Townhomes | Studio Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $761 |
Eagle Creek Apartments | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Willows Edge | Apartment Style Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Whisper Ridge Commons | Apartment Style- Studio | Studio,1BA | $830 |
Willows South Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Carlton at Dawley | Apartment Style- Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
Sunrise Apartments | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
The Villas at Canyon Creek | 1bd1ba 2nd Floor | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lester, IA and Nearby
As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lester area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms Model at The Queue Townhomes in the in the Southeast Sioux Falls neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Lester apartment is the 3 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at Sundance Ridge Townhomes starting at $1,650 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the East Sioux Falls neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lester apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Queue Townhomes | 2 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms | 2BR,3.5BA | $1.13 |
Sundance Ridge Townhomes | 3 Beds, 2.5 baths | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.15 |
Eastern Hills Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
The Bluffs at Willow Run | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Joslyn Heights Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
HOME - FIELD APARTMENTS I | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Ridgeview Residence | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Sunrise Apartments | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
The Meadows on Graystone | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Harper Point Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
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Getting Around Lester, IA
Walk Score®
16 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
29 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lester Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lester?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lester is at Dublin Square Apartments and Townhomes listed at $761.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lester Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lester Apartment is $745 at Aspen Ridge Reserve.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lester Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lester is starting from $999 at Sunrise Apartments.
What is the most affordable Lester Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Lester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Wondery and starts from $1,300.
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