Cheap Apartments for Rent in Red Oak, IA from $500 (20 Rentals)

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1917 Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1917 Lofts

308 E Corning StRed Oak, IA 51566
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303 W Lowell Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

303 W Lowell Ave

303 W Lowell AveShenandoah, IA 51601

Red Oak, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Red Oak Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Red Oak, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Westwood Apartments in the Old Market neighborhood priced from $575. Nottingham Court Apartments in the Papillion La Vista neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $658. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Red Oak apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westwood ApartmentsSmall1BR,1BA$575
Nottingham Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$658
Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
1010 N 16th St1 bedroom unit1BR,1BA$725
Bellevue Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Red Oak, IA and Nearby

As of July 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Red Oak area is the $1.00 price per square foot Two Bed - Upcoming Availability Model at Burr Oaks Place in the starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Red Oak apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at The Archive starting at $1,475 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Twin City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Red Oak apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Burr Oaks PlaceTwo Bed - Upcoming Availability2BR,1BA$1.00
The Archive2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.21
Fontainebleau2 BDR 2 BTH2BR,2BA$0.86
Sunset Hills Townhomes2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.24
The BluffsTwo Bedroom 1st Floor2BR,1BA$1.05
Timbercrest1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Bellevue Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Nottingham Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.10
Westwood ApartmentsSmall1BR,1BA$1.00
Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.18

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42 / 100

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35 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Red Oak Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Red Oak Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Red Oak Apartment is $575 at Westwood Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Red Oak is starting from $700 at Westwood Apartments.

What is the most affordable Red Oak Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Red Oak Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hidden Bluffs Apartments and starts from $1,195.

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