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Menlo, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Menlo Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Menlo, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sugar Creek Senior Apartment Community in the Glynn Village neighborhood priced from $790. The Bridges has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Menlo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sugar Creek Senior Apartment Community1x11BR,1BA$790
The Bridges1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Summerset Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$800
Brick Towne at Prairie CrossingStudioStudio,1BA$825
Adel Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Menlo, IA and Nearby

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Menlo area is the $1.20 price per square foot Hickory - C3 Model at Centennial Crossing in the in the Glynn Village neighborhood starting from $1,997. The second greatest value Menlo apartment is the Alton Model at Stratford Crossing Flats Townhomes starting at $1,975 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Glynn Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Menlo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Centennial CrossingHickory - C33BR,3.5BA$1.20
Stratford Crossing Flats TownhomesAlton3BR,2.5BA$1.20
Providence Lane Townhomes3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.17
Perry Townhomes3 BR 2.5 BA3BR,2.5BA$1.06
William Pointe by KadingVilla3BR,1BA$0.91
Sunrise MeadowsB1 - Montego Bay2BR,2BA$0.99
Twin Eagles EastSign a 13 Month Lease, Get the 13th Month Free!3BR,1BA$1.14
Windfield West2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Country Court Apartments - Waukee2brtotalremodel2BR,1BA$1.17
Summerset Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.09

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10 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Menlo Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Menlo Apartment is $790 at Sugar Creek Senior Apartment Community.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Menlo is starting from $800 at Summerset Apartments.

What is the most affordable Menlo Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Menlo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at William Pointe by Kading and starts from $920.

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Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.

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