
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sheldon, IA from $400 (67 Rentals)
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813 7th Ave

318 26th Ave, Unit A

Prairie Ridge

321 Sheldon

Ridgeview Place Apartments

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Sunshine Apartments

Park View Apartments

Tallgrass Village

Nobles Square Apartments
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Lewis Hotel Apartments

The Meadows Apartments

Windcrest Village I & II

Okabena Tower 62+

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Fair View

Aspen Ridge Reserve

Whisper Ridge East

Willows South Commons

Briarwood Reserve

460 2nd St NW
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PowderHaus Apartments & Townhomes

The Shores at Spirit Lake

Whisper Creek Village

Split Rock Village Apartments & Townhomes

635 8th Ave SW

Cypress Pointe Apartments

The Meadows on Graystone

Silverthorne Flats

Huntington Village Apartments

City’s Edge
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South Shore Apartments

Joslyn Heights Apartments

Home-Field Apartments

Graystone Heights

The Wondery

Hillcrest Apartments

Harvest Acres

The Bluffs at Willow Run

The Nova

Graystone Townhomes
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Chestnut Ridge

41Six

Willow Creek Place

Stately Manor Apartments

Dodecagon Plaza

Damax Apartments

Rosewood Heights Apartments

Buffalo Ridge Apartments

City Centre Apartments

Oakwood Apartments
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Sheldon, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sheldon?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon Studio Apartments | $895 | $599 | $1,050 |
| Sheldon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,034 | $725 | $1,495 |
| Sheldon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,295 | $845 | $3,005 |
| Sheldon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,682 | $1,245 | $2,785 |
| Sheldon 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,012 | $1,595 | $2,150 |
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Cheapest Available Sheldon Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Sheldon, IA is a Studio unit found at Ridgeview Place Apartments in the Mystic Meadows neighborhood priced from $599. Sunshine Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sheldon apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeview Place Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $599 |
| Sunshine Apartments | 1 Bedroom and 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Tallgrass Village | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $770 |
| Nobles Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| The Meadows Apartments | 411 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Lewis Hotel Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Windcrest Village I & II | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $810 |
| Okabena Tower 62+ | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $827 |
| Fair View | Cottage - 2 | 2BR,1BA | $845 |
| Whisper Ridge East | 1/ADA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sheldon, IA and Nearby
As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sheldon area is the $0.97 price per square foot 3 bedroom 2.5 bath Model at Central Park Village in the starting from $1,718. The second greatest value Sheldon apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Model at The Berg starting at $1,649 with a $1.03 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Sheldon apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Park Village | 3 bedroom 2.5 bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.97 |
| The Berg | 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.03 |
| 321 Sheldon | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.78 |
| The Meadows on Graystone | 3 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms | 3BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| Valley Vue Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Lincoln Heights | 3 Bed Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.15 |
| Aspen Ridge Reserve | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment | 3BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Home-Field Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Joslyn Heights Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Fair View | Cottage - 2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sheldon Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sheldon?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sheldon is at Ridgeview Place Apartments listed at $599.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sheldon Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sheldon Apartment is $725 at Sunshine Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sheldon Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sheldon is starting from $845 at Fair View.
What is the most affordable Sheldon Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Sheldon Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fair View and starts from $1,245.
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