
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Lewis, IA from $500 (47 Rentals)
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Summit House Apartments

1209 Maple St

Timber Creek Apartments

Bellevue Gardens Apartments

Woodland Park - Fontanelle

Fontenelle Hills

Timbercrest Apartments

Loess Hills Estates Affordable Senior Housing
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Dahlman Flats

The Bluffs

Featherstone Apartments

NoDo

Sherwood Forest Estates

Regency Villa of Harlan

8 Street Apartments
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Cottonwood Apartments

Old Market Lofts

The Riley - 1012 Douglas St

Nove Lofts

CopperCreek

Chapel Ridge-C Bluffs

River Park by Broadmoor

Breakers Omaha
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Deerfield Apartments Council Bluffs

Hidden Bluffs Apartments

303 W Lowell Ave

Woodland Park - Adair

Red Oak 48-(City View Apartments)

Woodland Park - Red Oak

Regency Villa of Atlantic

Clarinda West Apartments

913 Ave A
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Woodland Park - Griswold

1712 S Wayne St

SUNDANCE ATLANTIC APARTMENTS

800 State Street

810 E Erie St

913 W Montgomery St

3633 Avenue A

120 N 30th St

303 W Mills St
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Capitol Place Apartments

312 S 16th St
Lewis, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lewis?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Studio Apartments | $1,082 | $871 | $1,905 |
| Lewis 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,210 | $575 | $2,756 |
| Lewis 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,450 | $700 | $3,614 |
| Lewis 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,525 | $1,200 | $1,850 |
| Lewis 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,573 | $1,500 | $1,646 |
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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 Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments) priced from $695. 1209 Maple St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lewis apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| 1209 Maple St | 2 BED / 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $700 |
| Bellevue Gardens Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Summit House Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $755 |
| Woodland Park - Fontanelle | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Regency Villa of Atlantic | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Westwood Apartments | 2 BD | 2BR,1BA | $785 |
| Clarinda West Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| Timbercrest Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Loess Hills Estates Affordable Senior Housing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $871 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lewis, IA and Nearby
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lewis area is the $0.70 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Bellevue Gardens Apartments in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $825. The second greatest value Lewis apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at The Archive starting at $1,175 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Council Bluffs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lewis apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue Gardens Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.70 |
| The Archive | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Westwood Apartments | 2 BD | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| RiverEast | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Cottonwood Apartments | 2X1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Fontenelle Hills | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Summit House Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Timbercrest Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Riverbend - Newly Renovated! Call today! | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lewis Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lewis?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lewis is at Loess Hills Estates Affordable Senior Housing listed at $871.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lewis Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lewis Apartment is $695 at Red Oak 48-Unit (City View 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 $700 at 1209 Maple St.
What is the most affordable Lewis Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Lewis Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Featherstone Apartments and starts from $1,200.
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