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410 13th Ave NW
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Oelwein, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oelwein?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Oelwein Studio Apartments | $938 | $675 | $1,300 |
Oelwein 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,055 | $550 | $1,800 |
Oelwein 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,226 | $675 | $3,433 |
Oelwein 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,130 | $300 | $1,900 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Oelwein, IA
Pricing Updated: 06/23/2025Current apartment rentals in the Oelwein, IA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Oelwein Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Hickory Hideaway | $750 | $650 | 4 |
Southlawn Court | $750 | $650 | 3 |
Cheapest Available Oelwein Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Oelwein, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at 131 S Vine St priced from $550. Prairie Village of LaPorte City has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $643. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oelwein apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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131 S Vine St | 202 | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
Prairie Village of LaPorte City | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $643 |
Meadow Ridge Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Russell Lamson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
The Meadows Apartments | Quads 2Bd | 2BR,1BA | $700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oelwein, IA and Nearby
As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oelwein area is the $1.10 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at West Brook 3 in the starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Oelwein apartment is the 2 BR/ 2 BA Model at 3714 Ravenwood Cir starting at $1,150 with a $1.10 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Oelwein apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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West Brook 3 | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
3714 Ravenwood Cir | 2 BR/ 2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
Prairie Rapids | 2bed/1bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Hawkeye Towers | 3/2.00 | 3BR,2BA | $0.50 |
Pineview Place Apartments | Prime Waterloo Living: 2-Bedroom / 1-Bath Apart... | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Kinsale Condominiums | Two Bedroom w/ Garage | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Le Chateau | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.90 |
The Meadows Apartments | Meadows 2Bd | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
Meadow Ridge Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
131 S Vine St | 202 | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
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Best Local Schools in Oelwein, IA
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Walk Score®
52 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
45 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oelwein Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Oelwein?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Oelwein is at Russell Lamson listed at $675.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oelwein Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oelwein Apartment is $550 at 131 S Vine St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Oelwein Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Oelwein is starting from $700 at The Meadows Apartments.
What is the most affordable Oelwein Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Oelwein Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Meadows Apartments and starts from $750.
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