Cheap Apartments for Rent in Union County, IA from $600 (4 Rentals)

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union County, IA

As of May 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union County area is the $1.20 price per square foot 402 N Oak St Model at 402 N Oak St, Unit C05 in the starting from $795. The second greatest value Union County apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Summit House Apartments starting at $630 with a $1.03 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Union County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
402 N Oak St, Unit C05402 N Oak St2BR,1BA$1.20
Summit House Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.03

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Union County Apartments

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Union County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Union County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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