Cheap Apartments for Rent in Van Wert, IA from $500 (53 Rentals)

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Alice Place at Norwalk
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$650 - $1,350
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Alice Place at Norwalk

9310 Marketplace DrNorwalk, IA 50211
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property at 124 S 2nd St

$595 - $995

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 9

124 S 2nd St

KnoxvilleIA50138
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1833 Curtis Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1833 Curtis Ave

1833 Curtis AveChariton, IA 50049
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6920 SW 9th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

6920 SW 9th St

6920 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315

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The Bridges
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bridges

1111 N 8th AveWinterset, IA 50273
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Southridge Senior Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southridge Senior Lofts

695 E Army Post RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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Flats on 5th
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Flats on 5th

7109 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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The Meadows
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadows

7500 Meadowlands DrDes Moines, IA 50320
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Indianola Park 1
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Indianola Park 1

902 N 14th StIndianola, IA 50125
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Van Wert, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Van Wert Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Van Wert, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Valley Acres Apartments in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood priced from $650. Foxwood Apartments in the Easton Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $722. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Van Wert apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$650
Foxwood ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$722
Sunset ApartmentsStudio, 1 baStudio,1BA$725
The Ridges1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$740
Carlisle Park Apartments1BR Ground1BR,1BA$750
The Hampton Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Summit House Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$755
Willow Bend1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$810
Fish CreekB1 - Classic2BR,1BA$825
Flats on 5thHayes 1.1A 60%1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Van Wert, IA and Nearby

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Van Wert area is the $0.79 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, Single-story Townhomes for rent in C... Model at Northern Plains by Kading in the starting from $985. The second greatest value Van Wert apartment is the 2 bed 2 bath w/out laundry Model at Linden West starting at $1,100 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Easton Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Van Wert apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Northern Plains by Kading3 Bedroom, Single-story Townhomes for rent in C...3BR,2BA$0.79
Linden West2 bed 2 bath w/out laundry2BR,2BA$1.05
The Meadows3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.95
Country Club Estates3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$0.93
Fort Des Moines2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.97
Osceola Heights3 Bedroom, Single-story Townhomes for rent in...3BR,1BA$1.00
Cherry CreekVilla3BR,1BA$0.99
Linden East ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.00
Summit House Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.95
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Van Wert Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Van Wert Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Van Wert Apartment is $650 at Valley Acres Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Van Wert Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Van Wert is starting from $755 at Summit House Apartments.

What is the most affordable Van Wert Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Van Wert Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Country Club Estates and starts from $950.

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