
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Parnell, IA from $600 (37 Rentals)
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Aspire at West Campus

Liberty Housing

Park Place

Seville

Scotsdale

Emerald Ct

Parkside Manor

808 on 5th
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Ventnor

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1795 Sara Ct

Penn Street Place

Carriage Hill
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633 Walnut St

Oakcrest

151 E 3rd St

904 W Welsh St

Knollridge Garden Apartments

1102 21st Ave Pl

1802 21st Ave Pl

365 Beaver Kreek Center

1632 5th St
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1006 Oakcrest Street Apartments

2432 Petsel Pl

245 Beaver Kreek Center

1453-1458 Eastview Dr

2870 Coral Ct

Western Hills

1014 Oakcrest Street Iowa City IA

734 Westwinds Dr

417 Douglass Ct
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2018 Waterfront Dr
Parnell, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Parnell?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parnell Studio Apartments | $1,049 | $695 | $1,350 |
| Parnell 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,653 | $845 | $3,279 |
| Parnell 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,672 | $836 | $4,142 |
| Parnell 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,147 | $1,225 | $3,681 |
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Cheapest Available Parnell Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Parnell, IA is a Studio unit found at Lakewood Hills Apartments in the Old Mill Creek neighborhood priced from $695. Liberty Housing in the Old Mill Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Parnell apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Hills Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Liberty Housing | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| 808 on 5th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Willow Ridge Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 1032 Newton Rd | 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Penn Street Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,500 |
| 965 Flats | A4 +Den | 1BR,1BA | $1,580 |
| The Hawthorne | G | 3BR,2BA | $1,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Parnell, IA and Nearby
As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Parnell area is the $1.44 price per square foot G Model at The Hawthorne in the in the The Pond's Edge neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Parnell apartment is the Corner Windows Model at Penn Street Place starting at $1,700 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Old Mill Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Parnell apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hawthorne | G | 3BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Penn Street Place | Corner Windows | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| 965 Flats | A4 +Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| 1032 Newton Rd | 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| 808 on 5th | 424 S | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Liberty Housing | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Lakewood Hills Apartments | Studio Gold | Studio ,1BA | $2.45 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Parnell Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Parnell?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Parnell is at Lakewood Hills Apartments listed at $695.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Parnell Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Parnell Apartment is $845 at Lakewood Hills Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Parnell Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Parnell is starting from $890 at Lakewood Hills Apartments.
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