Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oelwein, IA from $300 (30 Rentals)

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property at 410 13th Ave NW

$750 - $850

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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410 13th Ave NW

OelweinIA50662
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Oelwein Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oelwein Apartments

102 8th Ave NWOelwein, IA 50662
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131 S Vine St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

131 S Vine St

131 S Vine StWest Union, IA 52175
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Russell Lamson
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Russell Lamson

209 W 5th StWaterloo, IA 50701
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property at 208 W Main St

$675 - $775

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 1

208 W Main St

DunkertonIA50626

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124-136 Earl St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

124-136 Earl St

124-136 Earl StEvansdale, IA 50707

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Oelwein, IA

Pricing Updated: 04/23/2026

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Hickory Hideaway$925$6206
Southlawn Court$925$6205

Cheapest Available Oelwein Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Oelwein, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Brookside Apartments priced from $475. The Meadows Apartments in the Southlawn Court neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $620. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oelwein apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brookside Apartments1BR / 1BA1BR,1BA$475
The Meadows ApartmentsOtter Creek 1Bd1BR,1BA$620
Meadow Ridge Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$625
Prairie Village of LaPorte City1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$643
Kent CircleUpdated Cozy 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath Apartment in SW...1BR,1BA$760
228 Spaces - Furnished Micro-Living Apartments2nd Floor StudioStudio,1BA$795
Park @ Nine23A11BR,1BA$830
Union at North Crossing1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Legacy Manor of Waterloo - 55+ Living1 bedroom1BR,1BA$861
Falls Edge StudiosStudio AStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oelwein, IA and Nearby

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oelwein area is the $0.67 price per square foot 1297 S Frederick Ave Model at 1297 S Frederick Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Southlawn Court neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Oelwein apartment is the Beautiful HUGE 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Apartment in Gr... Model at Pineview Place Apartments starting at $1,220 with a $1.02 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Oelwein apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1297 S Frederick Ave, Unit 11297 S Frederick Ave3BR,1BA$0.67
Pineview Place ApartmentsBeautiful HUGE 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Apartment in Gr...3BR,2BA$1.02
3714 Ravenwood Cir2 BR/ 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.10
Rolling Meadows Apartments3 bedroom/2bath3BR,2BA$0.96
West Brook ApartmentsBrand New 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Units at West Br...2BR,2BA$1.15
Kinsale CondominiumsTwo Bedroom w/ Garage2BR,1BA$1.02
Legacy Manor of Waterloo - 55+ Living1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Brookside Apartments1BR / 1BA1BR,1BA$0.68
Meadow Ridge Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.02
The Meadows ApartmentsOtter Creek 1Bd1BR,1BA$1.03

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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 228 Spaces - Furnished Micro-Living Apartments listed at $795.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oelwein Apartment is $475 at Brookside Apartments.

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 $750 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 $850.

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