
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lost Nation, IA from $300 (49 Rentals)
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Jersey Meadows

Ecumenical New Horizons

Cross Creek

Candlelight Court

Jebens Court Apartments

Oak Valley Apartments

Woodland Apartments

Eagles Crest Apartments
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3240 Heatherton Dr

Candlelight Park

Redstone Commons

Breckenridge Apartments

1616-1634 W 42nd St

Village at Sheridan Meadows

The Hawthorne

Maplewood Apartments

2510 E 50th St
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Ashford Apartments

Windsor Crest Apartments

The Hendrix

Walcott Manor Apartments

Iowa Mutual Lofts

Riverside Apartments and Townhomes

Park Place Apartments

Winding Hills Apartments

Brookside I & II Senior Apartments
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42nd St Apartments

Valley Bluff Townhomes

The Row at 35th

Tallgrass Townhomes

The Birch Street Apartments

1428 Arlington Ave

3552 Kimberly Downs Rd

627 N Division St

Burtlen House
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1421 Grand Ave

1622 Washington St

73 Manor Dr

915 W 14th St

3032 Indian Rd

2224 Iowa St

4624 Cheyenne Ave

1216 9th Ave S

2751 W 72nd St
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101 W Spring St

234 E Pleasant St

1519 N Ripley St

605 E 1st St
Lost Nation, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lost Nation?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Nation Studio Apartments | $1,056 | $650 | $1,538 |
| Lost Nation 1 Bedroom Apartments | $996 | $488 | $1,588 |
| Lost Nation 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,179 | $631 | $1,995 |
| Lost Nation 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,725 | $597 | $4,990 |
| Lost Nation 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,573 | $845 | $2,895 |
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Cheapest Available Lost Nation Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lost Nation, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ecumenical New Horizons in the North Side neighborhood priced from $488. Jersey Meadows in the North Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $574. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lost Nation apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecumenical New Horizons | 1002 Ash #6 (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $488 |
| Jersey Meadows | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $574 |
| Ecumenical New Horizons | 2 Bedroom Rowhouse | 2BR,1BA | $650 |
| Candlelight Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Jebens Court Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Woodland Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| 3240 Heatherton Dr | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Eagles Crest Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath with patio | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Cross Creek | 2 x 2 | 2BR,2BA | $720 |
| Breckenridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lost Nation, IA and Nearby
As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lost Nation area is the $0.92 price per square foot row-2thG Model at The Row at 35th in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Lost Nation apartment is the 2 x 2 Model at Cross Creek starting at $720 with a $0.64 price per square foot in the North Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lost Nation apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Row at 35th | row-2thG | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| Cross Creek | 2 x 2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.64 |
| Ecumenical New Horizons | Warren St (Duplex) | 4BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| 3240 Heatherton Dr | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Riverside Apartments and Townhomes | Two Bed, One Bath Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Walcott Manor Apartments | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Maplewood Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 1616-1634 W 42nd St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Jebens Court Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Candlelight Court | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lost Nation Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lost Nation?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lost Nation is at Candlelight Court listed at $650.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lost Nation Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lost Nation Apartment is $488 at Ecumenical New Horizons.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lost Nation Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lost Nation is starting from $631 at Ecumenical New Horizons.
What is the most affordable Lost Nation Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Lost Nation Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cross Creek and starts from $830.
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