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Urbana, IA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Azure Apartments1bd1BR,1BA$500
Prairie Village of LaPorte City1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$643
Camelot ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$655

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Urbana, IA and Nearby

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Urbana area is the $1.28 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Model at Cedar River Bluffs Apartments in the in the Usher's Ferry Historic Village neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Urbana apartment is the Third Floor 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cedar River Bluffs Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.28
Rush Mills: 505 EnterpriseThird Floor2BR,2BA$1.28
2535 Ellis View Ct NW2x12BR,1BA$1.03
Cambridge TownhomesTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.09
Cedar Trail VillageTwo Bedroom ground with out patio2BR,1BA$1.17
The Malory Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.99
Seasons View ApartmentsSeasons View1BR,1.5BA$1.28
Azure Apartments1bd1BR,1BA$0.96
The Pointe at Cedar RapidsStonewood 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Prairie Village of LaPorte City1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Urbana

What type of rentals are currently available in Urbana?

There are currently 47 Apartments for Rent in Urbana, IA with pricing that ranges from $500 to $1,865. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Urbana ranging from $575 to $2,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Urbana?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Urbana ranges from $575 to $2,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,174.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.