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

Nottingham Court Apartments

Fontainebleau Apartments

Timber Creek Apartments

Bellevue Gardens Apartments

Timbercrest Apartments

Tregaron Oaks
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Loess Hills Estates Affordable Senior Housing

Fontenelle Hills

Pinehill Park

Oak Creek Apartments

Chadwick Apartments

Bellevue Hills

Summit by Broadmoor

South Ridge Apartments
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Midland Heights Apartments

Chapel Ridge-C Bluffs

Highland Meadows

Huntington Park Apartments

303 W Lowell Ave

Arbor Village

City View Apartments

411 7th St
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Woodland Park - Red Oak

Clarinda West Apartments

940 27th St

407 H St

Arbor View Apartments

2233 S 20th St

Chateau Bellevue

1712 S Wayne St
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1216 S 2nd St

1116 S 2nd St

4420 S 25th St

Britain Towne

Gold Coast Apartments

Brent Village

2011 S 7th St

402 W Eldora Ave
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Sidney, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sidney?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Studio Apartments | $1,217 | $871 | $1,722 |
| Sidney 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,124 | $550 | $2,107 |
| Sidney 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,505 | $700 | $2,649 |
| Sidney 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,864 | $1,300 | $4,962 |
| Sidney 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,613 | $1,290 | $1,750 |
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Cheapest Available Sidney Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Sidney, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Nottingham Court Apartments in the Papillion La Vista neighborhood priced from $675. 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 Sidney apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $760 |
| 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 |
| Tregaron Oaks | Ellington | 1BR,1BA | $873 |
| Gold Coast Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sidney, IA and Nearby
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sidney area is the $0.98 price per square foot 2 Story/3 Plex Model at Tallgrass Apartments in the in the Gretna neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Sidney apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Fontenelle Hills starting at $1,404 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Clermont Court neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sidney apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tallgrass Apartments | 2 Story/3 Plex | 4BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| Fontenelle Hills | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Fontainebleau Apartments | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| Midland Heights Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath 2nd Floor | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Timbercrest Apartments | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Tregaron Oaks | Ellington | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Oak Creek Apartments | 2 bedroom, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Clarinda West Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Bellevue Gardens Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Nottingham Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sidney Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sidney?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sidney is at Chateau Bellevue listed at $850.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sidney Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sidney Apartment is $675 at Nottingham Court Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sidney Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sidney is starting from $725 at Nottingham Court Apartments.
What is the most affordable Sidney Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Sidney Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Chateau Bellevue and starts from $1,289.
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Written by: Robin Stewart
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
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