Cheap Apartments for Rent in Red Oak, IA from $500 (25 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

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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 Nottingham Court Apartments in the Papillion La Vista neighborhood priced from $660. Bellevue Gardens Apartments in the Chris Lake neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Red Oak apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nottingham Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$660
Bellevue Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$675
1010 N 16th St1 bedroom unit1BR,1BA$725
Regency Villa of Atlantic1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments)2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$775

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

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Red Oak area is the $1.14 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom - 1349 SF Model at The Brink at Ridgeview in the in the Papillion La Vista neighborhood starting from $1,542. 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.
The Brink at Ridgeview2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom - 1349 SF2BR,2BA$1.14
The Archive2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.21
Fontainebleau2 BDR 2 BTH2BR,2BA$0.86
Highclere Apartments2 Beds 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.18
Sunset Hills Townhomes2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.24
Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments)2 Bedroom - Grade A2BR,1BA$1.12
Timbercrest1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
The BluffsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Bellevue Gardens Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.96
Nottingham Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.11

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Getting Around Red Oak, IA

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42 / 100

Car-Dependent

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35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

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 $660 at Nottingham Court 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 Nottingham Court 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 Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments) and starts from $875.

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