
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Union, IA from $460 (53 Rentals)
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Woodland Park - Eldora

Grandview Square Apartments

Pheasant Hollow Apartments

Pheasant Run Apartments

1006 Lincoln Way

Mapleview Villa Apartments

East Park Village Apartments

Melrose Park Apartments

South Meadow
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Somerset Apartments

Brick Towne Ames

Northridge Apartments

3500 Grand Ave

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Brookview Terrace

Crystal Street Apartments

Olive Terrace Apartments

Santa Barbara

420 S 4th St
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East Olive Apartments

Timbercreek Apartments

Southern Hills

Tiverton Court Apartments

1108 S. 4th Street

Clock Tower Senior Apartments

The Tallcorn

520 5th St

Furman 24th Street Apartments

Furman Regency Court
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1005 28th St

116 Shepard St

309 N 3rd St

425 McClellan St

215 N Main St

919 6th St

Marshalltown Estates

Bergengreen Apartments

2721 Luther Dr

Ferndale Furman Apartments
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1423 K Ave

103 5th St

Baxter Park Apartments

Tall Timber Apartments

9 N 9th Ave

814 Burnett Ave

Palisades

610 Broad St

Laverne Apartments

Reinbeck Apartments
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Union, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Union?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Studio Apartments | $843 | $650 | $955 |
| Union 1 Bedroom Apartments | $861 | $460 | $1,280 |
| Union 2 Bedroom Apartments | $991 | $649 | $1,735 |
| Union 3 Bedroom Apartments | $901 | $499 | $2,300 |
| Union 4 Bedroom Apartments | $511 | $499 | $525 |
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Cheapest Available Union Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Union, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hubbard Maple Street Apartments priced from $460. Copper Beech in the South Ames neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $499. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Union apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hubbard Maple Street Apartments | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $460 |
| Copper Beech | 4BR/4.5BA | 4BR,4BA | $499 |
| The Grove | 3BR/3BA Upgraded | 3BR,3BA | $599 |
| Woodland Park - Eldora | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Grandview Square Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Mapleview Villa Apartments | 2 Bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $775 |
| Melrose Park Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| South Meadow | 1 BR 1 BA - Timber - Suite - S | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| 3500 Grand Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Somerset Apartments | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union, IA and Nearby
As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Union area is the $0.36 price per square foot 4 Plus Bedroom/ 3 Bathroom - Lofted Model at 210 Gray - Sunset View in the in the Somerset neighborhood starting from $550. The second greatest value Union apartment is the A - 3x3 Model at The Quarters Ames starting at $499 with a $0.44 price per square foot in the South Ames neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Union apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 210 Gray - Sunset View | 4 Plus Bedroom/ 3 Bathroom - Lofted | 4BR,3BA | $0.36 |
| The Quarters Ames | A - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.44 |
| Grandview Square Apartments | 2bed 1bth | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| Mapleview Villa Apartments | 2 Bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.81 |
| The Grove | 2BR/2BA Upgraded | 2BR,2BA | $0.73 |
| South View | Landmark | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| East Olive Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Timbercreek Apartments | 2 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Brookview Terrace | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Hubbard Maple Street Apartments | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.75 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Union Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Union?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Union is at Woodland Park - Eldora listed at $650.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Union Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Union Apartment is $460 at Hubbard Maple Street Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Union Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Union is starting from $699 at The Grove.
What is the most affordable Union Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Union Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Grove and starts from $599.
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