Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lewis, IA from $500 (21 Rentals)

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303 W Lowell Ave
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303 W Lowell Ave

303 W Lowell AveShenandoah, IA 51601

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Cheapest Available Lewis Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lewis, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Bellevue Gardens Apartments in the Chris Lake neighborhood priced from $675. 1010 N 16th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lewis apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bellevue Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$675
1010 N 16th St1 bedroom unit1BR,1BA$725
Summerset Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$750
Summit House Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$755
Regency Villa of Atlantic1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lewis, IA and Nearby

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lewis area is the $1.18 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Cornerstone Apartments in the in the Old Market neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Lewis apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at The Archive starting at $1,475 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Twin City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lewis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cornerstone Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
The Archive2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.21
Highclere Apartments2 Beds 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.18
Old Market Lofts2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.22
The BluffsTwo Bedroom 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1.05
DeerfieldTwo Bedroom 22A2BR,1.75BA$1.26
Summit House Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.95
Timbercrest1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Summerset Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.02
Bellevue Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.96

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Getting Around Lewis, IA

Walk Score®

15 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lewis Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lewis Apartment is $675 at Bellevue Gardens Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lewis is starting from $750 at Summerset Apartments.

What is the most affordable Lewis Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lewis Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 3633 Avenue A and starts from $1,050.

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