
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Red Oak, IA from $500 (32 Rentals)
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215 S 2nd St

1007 E Corning St

Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments)

Woodland Park - Red Oak

1917 Lofts

Westwood Apartments

Fountain Apartments
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Nottingham Court Apartments

Fontainebleau Apartments

Timber Creek Apartments

Bellevue Gardens Apartments

Timbercrest

Loess Hills Estates Affordable Senior Housing

Maple Second

600 S 7th St
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1524 3rd Ave

303 W Lowell Ave

Clarinda West Apartments

2419 F St

1010 N 16th St

Regency Villa of Atlantic

2243 Franklin St

940 27th St
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Woodland Park - Griswold

Chateau Bellevue

2119 Arbor St

913 Ave A

2912 Van Buren St

Britain Towne

SUNDANCE ATLANTIC APARTMENTS

2608 S Wayne 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 | $939 | $871 | $1,150 |
| Red Oak 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,076 | $550 | $1,670 |
| Red Oak 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,353 | $600 | $2,661 |
| Red Oak 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,493 | $1,287 | $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 Nottingham Court Apartments in the Papillion La Vista neighborhood priced from $675. Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Red Oak apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Timber Creek Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Bellevue Gardens Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Westwood Apartments | 2 BD | 2BR,1BA | $785 |
| Regency Villa of Atlantic | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Timbercrest | 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Chateau Bellevue | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Loess Hills Estates Affordable Senior Housing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $871 |
| Maple Second | One Bed/One Bath | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Red Oak, IA and Nearby
As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Red Oak area is the $1.08 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath - Deluxe Model at Fontenelle Hills in the in the Clermont Court neighborhood starting from $1,622. The second greatest value Red Oak apartment is the Two Bed - Upcoming Availability Model at Burr Oaks Place starting at $1,246 with a $1.00 price per square foot . 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 | 3 Bed 2 Bath - Deluxe | 3BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Burr Oaks Place | Two Bed - Upcoming Availability | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Hidden Bluffs Apartments | 3X2 Garden | 3BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Westwood Apartments | 2 BD | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| RiverEast | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| The Bluffs | Two Bedroom 2nd Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Chateau Bellevue | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.15 |
| Timbercrest | 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Bellevue Gardens Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Nottingham Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
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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 Britain Towne 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 $675 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 $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 RiverEast and starts from $1,287.
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