
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Red Oak, IA from $500 (66 Rentals)
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504 E Coolbaugh St

1007 E Corning St

City View Apartments

Woodland Park - Red Oak

1917 Lofts

1209 Maple St

Westwood Apartments

Fountain Apartments

Nottingham Court Apartments
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Fontainebleau Apartments

Timber Creek Apartments

Bellevue Gardens Apartments

Timbercrest Apartments

Tregaron Oaks

Loess Hills Estates Affordable Senior Housing

Maple Second

Fontenelle Hills

The Bluffs

Pinehill Park
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Sherwood Forest Estates

Oak Creek Apartments

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South Pointe Apartments

CopperCreek

South Ridge Apartments

Chapel Ridge-C Bluffs

The Archive

Union at Bluffs Run

RiverEast

Hidden Bluffs Apartments
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Deerfield Apartments Council Bluffs

Colonial Pointe at Fairview Apartments

Colonial Plaza Apartments

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Valley View Estates

Deer Park

Highclere Apartments

Sunset Hills Townhomes

303 W Lowell Ave

Clarinda West Apartments

940 27th St
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407 H St

Regency Villa of Atlantic

913 Ave A

2233 S 20th St

Woodland Park - Griswold

1712 S Wayne St

Chateau Bellevue

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610 S 32nd Ave

4420 S 25th St
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Red Oak, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Red Oak?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak Studio Apartments | $981 | $871 | $1,019 |
| Red Oak 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,022 | $550 | $1,690 |
| Red Oak 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,338 | $700 | $2,649 |
| Red Oak 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,477 | $1,200 | $1,850 |
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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 1209 Maple St priced from $550. Nottingham Court Apartments in the Papillion La Vista 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1209 Maple St | 1 BED / 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
| Nottingham Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| City View Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Timber Creek Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Clarinda West Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
| Bellevue Gardens Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $771 |
| Westwood Apartments | 2 BD | 2BR,1BA | $785 |
| Timbercrest Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Chateau Bellevue | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Loess Hills Estates Affordable Senior Housing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $871 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Red Oak, IA and Nearby
As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Red Oak area is the $0.80 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Fontenelle Hills in the in the Clermont Court neighborhood starting from $1,001. The second greatest value Red Oak apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Bellevue Gardens Apartments starting at $825 with a $0.70 price per square foot in the Clermont Court neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Red Oak apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fontenelle Hills | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.80 |
| Bellevue Gardens Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.70 |
| Fontainebleau Apartments | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| The Archive | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Westwood Apartments | 2 BD | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| RiverEast | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Timbercrest Apartments | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Tregaron Oaks | Ellington | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Clarinda West Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 1209 Maple St | 1 BED / 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Red Oak Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Red Oak?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Red Oak is at Chateau Bellevue listed at $850.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Red Oak Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Red Oak Apartment is $550 at 1209 Maple St.
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 $725 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 Chateau Bellevue and starts from $1,289.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
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