
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shenandoah, IA from $500 (52 Rentals)
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Valley View Apartments

Parkway Village Apartments

Tarkio Village Apartments

Fountain Apartments

Forest Cove

Nottingham Court Apartments

Fontainebleau Apartments

Timber Creek Apartments

Bellevue Gardens Apartments
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University Point

Tregaron Oaks

Park Avenue Apartments

Timbercrest Apartments

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Fontenelle Hills

Pinehill Park

Sherwood Forest Estates

Oak Creek Apartments

Chadwick Apartments
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South Pointe Apartments

Bellevue Hills

Summit by Broadmoor

South Ridge Apartments

Highland Meadows

Chapel Ridge-C Bluffs

Maryville Meadows

Arbor Village

411 7th St

City View Apartments
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Woodland Park - Red Oak

1010 N 16th St

Clarinda West Apartments

940 27th St

407 H St

Arbor View Apartments

913 Ave A

2233 S 20th St

Woodland Park - Griswold

1712 S Wayne St
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1916 S 15th St

Chateau Bellevue

Britain Towne

610 S 32nd Ave

4420 S 25th St

1116 S 2nd St

1216 S 2nd St

Brent Village

2011 S 7th St

402 W Eldora Ave
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Shenandoah, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shenandoah?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah Studio Apartments | $1,158 | $871 | $1,335 |
| Shenandoah 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,063 | $540 | $2,571 |
| Shenandoah 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,393 | $640 | $2,694 |
| Shenandoah 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,705 | $875 | $4,965 |
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Cheapest Available Shenandoah Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Shenandoah, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkway Village Apartments priced from $540. 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 Shenandoah apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway Village Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $540 |
| 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 | $769 |
| Park Avenue Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| Timbercrest Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Tregaron Oaks | Rochelle | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
| Chateau Bellevue | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shenandoah, IA and Nearby
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shenandoah area is the $1.10 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Fontenelle Hills in the in the Clermont Court neighborhood starting from $1,476. The second greatest value Shenandoah 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 Shenandoah apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fontenelle Hills | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Bellevue Gardens Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.70 |
| Fontainebleau Apartments | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| Timbercrest Apartments | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Oak Creek Apartments | 2 bedroom, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Park Avenue Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Tregaron Oaks | Rochelle | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Clarinda West Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Parkway Village Apartments | Two Bedroom (updated) | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Nottingham Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shenandoah Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shenandoah?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shenandoah is at Chateau Bellevue listed at $850.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shenandoah Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shenandoah Apartment is $540 at Parkway Village Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shenandoah Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shenandoah is starting from $690 at Parkway Village Apartments.
What is the most affordable Shenandoah Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Shenandoah Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Chateau Bellevue and starts from $1,289.
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