
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Onawa, IA from $660 (50 Rentals)
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WinnaVegas Villas

Prospect Ridge Apartments

District 42 Apartments & Townhomes

Woodland Apartments

Valley Park Apartments

Interstate Apartments

Country Estates of Morningside

East Edge Apartments

Urbane 1220
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The Arbors

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Riverfront Apartments

Avenue East

Floyd River Flats

Benson Lofts

Virginia Square Apartments (100-103)

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RiverPointe Apartments

The Bluebird Flats

Riverbend Townhomes

Badgerow Flats

2800 Flatwater Crossing Apartments

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Blair Crossing Apartments

Tigertown Plaza

Deerfield Apartments

The Summit at Sunnybrook Village

Four Seasons Community
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Avenue55

Morningside Lofts

Summit Ridge

48 South Apartments

Woodland Park - Lyons, NE

180 Poppe Dr

Dakota Bend I & II

Dana Village

Bekins Luxury Lofts

1124 W 19th St
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659 W 16th St

Lincoln Woods

800 S Linn St

1210 26th St

203 S Taft St

2223 Douglas St

1601 S Alice St

1619 E Military Ave

921 W 8th St

535 N Pebble St
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Onawa, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Onawa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onawa Studio Apartments | $1,049 | $660 | $1,330 |
| Onawa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,214 | $800 | $1,935 |
| Onawa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,456 | $875 | $2,343 |
| Onawa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,694 | $1,090 | $2,590 |
| Onawa 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,498 | $1,498 | $1,498 |
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Cheapest Available Onawa Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Onawa, IA is a Studio unit found at WinnaVegas Villas priced from $660. Prospect Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Onawa apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| WinnaVegas Villas | Efficiency | Studio, 1BA | $660 |
| Prospect Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $725 |
| District 42 Apartments & Townhomes | Furnished Studio | Studio, 1BA | $760 |
| Woodland Apartments | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $781 |
| Bekins Luxury Lofts | 1BR Small - BL | 1BR, 1BA | $797 |
| East Edge Apartments | Woodbury | 1BR, 1BA | $875 |
| Valley Park Apartments | Wild Rose | 2BR, 1BA | $875 |
| Monona Flats: Old Charm Meets New | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $900 |
| Urbane 1220 | Acadian | Studio, 1BA | $945 |
| The Arbors | Sapling | 1BR, 1BA | $980 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Onawa, IA and Nearby
As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Onawa area is the $1.24 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Tigertown Plaza starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Onawa apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Woodbury Heights starting at $1,183 with a $0.99 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Onawa apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tigertown Plaza | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR, 2BA | $1.24 |
| Woodbury Heights | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath | 3BR, 1BA | $0.99 |
| The Ridge | Three bedroom | 3BR, 2BA | $1.38 |
| Floyd River Flats | 2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment | 2BR, 2BA | $1.23 |
| Riverbend Townhomes | Townhome Style- 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom with Garage | 1BR, 1BA | $1.30 |
| The Bluebird Flats | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.19 |
| Avenue East | Townhome | 2BR, 1BA | $1.31 |
| RiverPointe Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1.41 |
| The Arbors | Sapling | 1BR, 1BA | $1.33 |
| Bekins Luxury Lofts | 1BR Small - BL | 1BR, 1BA | $1.29 |
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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 WinnaVegas Villas listed at $660.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Onawa Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Onawa Apartment is $781 at Woodland Apartments.
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 $875 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 Woodbury Heights and starts from $1,183.
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