Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shellsburg, IA from $500 (41 Rentals)

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2055 Blairs Ferry Rd NE
1 Bedroom Apartments

2055 Blairs Ferry Rd NE

2055 Blairs Ferry Rd NECedar Rapids, IA 52402
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233 Harnett St NW
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

233 Harnett St NW

233 Harnett St NWCedar Rapids, IA 52405
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Valley High
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Valley High

1715-1735 Edgewood RdCedar Rapids, IA 52405
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Kimberly Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kimberly Square

3525 E Ave NWCedar Rapids, IA 52405

Shellsburg, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shellsburg Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shellsburg, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Pointe at Cedar Rapids in the Kenwood Park neighborhood priced from $543. Cedar Ridge Apartments in the Usher's Ferry Historic Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $545. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shellsburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Pointe at Cedar RapidsStonewood 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$543
Cedar Ridge Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$545
Shamrock ApartmentsShamrock small 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$555
Apache Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$595
Woodcrest Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$600
Forest Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$625
Oakview1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Robinwood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$700
Urban Edge Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$750
3200-3201 G Ave NW2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$760

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shellsburg, IA and Nearby

As of September 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shellsburg area is the $0.97 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Raintree Apartments in the in the Usher's Ferry Historic Village neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Shellsburg apartment is the 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Model at Cedar River Bluffs Apartments starting at $995 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Usher's Ferry Historic Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shellsburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Raintree Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.97
Cedar River Bluffs Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.05
Cambridge TownhomesTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$0.98
Cedar Trail VillageTwo Bedroom ground with out patio2BR,1BA$1.00
Blair Ridge2bed/1bath2BR,1BA$1.01
Overlook 3802 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.92
St. Andrews Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.99
Shamrock ApartmentsArrowridge small 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Cedar Ridge Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$0.91
Apache Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.99

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Walk Score®

10 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

22 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shellsburg Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shellsburg Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shellsburg Apartment is $543 at The Pointe at Cedar Rapids.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shellsburg is starting from $670 at The Pointe at Cedar Rapids.

What is the most affordable Shellsburg Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shellsburg Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Overlook 380 and starts from $1,030.

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