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Onawa, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Onawa Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Onawa, IA is a Studio unit found at Dana Village priced from $536. WinnaVegas Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $660. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Onawa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dana VillageS3Studio,1BA$536
WinnaVegas VillasEfficiencyStudio,1BA$660
Valley Park ApartmentsLeifStudio,1BA$690
Interstate ApartmentsLittle Sioux1BR,1BA$699
Prospect Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Onawa, IA and Nearby

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Onawa area is the $1.35 price per square foot Solano Model at The Summit at Sunnybrook Village in the starting from $1,815. The second greatest value Onawa apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Pearl Street starting at $1,200 with a $1.09 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Onawa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Summit at Sunnybrook VillageSolano3BR,2BA$1.35
Pearl StreetTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.09
The RidgeTwo bedroom2BR,2BA$1.35
Woodbury HeightsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.11
The ArborsPine2BR,2BA$1.30
Interstate ApartmentsLittle Sioux1BR,1BA$0.87
Floyd River Flats1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.29
Lincoln Woods1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Bluebird FlatsSunsetStudio ,1BA$1.40
Dana VillageS1BStudio ,1BA$0.79

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Getting Around Onawa, IA

Walk Score®

38 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Onawa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Onawa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Onawa is at Dana Village listed at $536.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Onawa Apartment is $561 at Dana Village.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Onawa is starting from $830 at Valley Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Onawa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Onawa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lincoln Woods and starts from $1,155.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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