
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Urbana, IA from $500 (52 Rentals)
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Azure Apartments

Oakview

Prairie Village of LaPorte City

Camelot Apartments

Forest Ridge Apartments

Woodcrest Apartments

Seasons View Apartments

The Pointe at Cedar Rapids

St. Andrews Apartments
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Wildwood Apartments

Overlook 380

Robinwood Apartments

Windsor on the River

Harvest Lofts

The Malory Apartments

Grand Ridge

1310-1320 Wenig Rd NE

912 3rd St SW

Valley View
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Cambridge Townhomes

Cedar Trail Village

Cedar River Bluffs Apartments

Westgate Apartments

The Enclave at Dry Creek

The Crossing on Boyson

1724 Texas Ave NE

Cedar Ridge Apartments

2055 Blairs Ferry Rd NE

Crestwood Ridge Apartments
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114 E 4th St

Valley High

Urban Edge Apartments

1725 D Ave NE

816 5th Ave NE

74 Northwood Dr

Trail Ridge NE

4016 Westover Rd SE

851 Oakland Rd NE

Sugar Creek Townhomes
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Blair Ridge

1806 M St SW

308 Birdland Dr

721 10th Ave

2535 Ellis View Ct NW

2622 2nd Ave SE

1547 32nd St NE

Magnolia Lane

ARRO Senior (55+) Apartments

1055 4th Ave
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Urbana, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Urbana?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urbana Studio Apartments | $955 | $620 | $1,160 |
| Urbana 1 Bedroom Apartments | $949 | $500 | $1,575 |
| Urbana 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,172 | $630 | $1,929 |
| Urbana 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,482 | $835 | $2,142 |
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Cheapest Available Urbana Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Urbana, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Azure Apartments priced from $500. Prairie Village of LaPorte City has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $643. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Urbana apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azure Apartments | 1bd | 1BR,1BA | $500 |
| Prairie Village of LaPorte City | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $643 |
| Camelot Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $655 |
| Seasons View Apartments | Seasons View | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
| The Pointe at Cedar Rapids | Stonewood 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
| Oakview | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Forest Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| Wildwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $841 |
| Robinwood Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $865 |
| Windsor on the River | WND1x1H | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Urbana, IA and Nearby
As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Urbana area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3 beds Model at 1724 Texas Ave NE in the in the Usher's Ferry Historic Village neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Urbana apartment is the Rush Mills : ONE MONTH FREE with a 12 month lease Model at Rush Mills: 505 Enterprise starting at $1,350 with a $1.28 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Urbana apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1724 Texas Ave NE | 3 beds | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Rush Mills: 505 Enterprise | Rush Mills : ONE MONTH FREE with a 12 month lease | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Cambridge Townhomes | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Westgate Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Cedar Trail Village | Two Bedroom ground with out patio | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Windsor on the River | WND1x1H | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Robinwood Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Forest Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Camelot Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Azure Apartments | 1bd | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Urbana Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Urbana Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Urbana Apartment is $500 at Azure Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Urbana Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Urbana is starting from $630 at Azure Apartments.
What is the most affordable Urbana Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Urbana Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Azure Apartments and starts from $835.
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