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Wadena, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wadena Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wadena, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at 131 S Vine St priced from $550. 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 Wadena apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
131 S Vine St2021BR,1BA$550
Prairie Village of LaPorte City1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$643
Russell LamsonStudioStudio,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wadena, IA and Nearby

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wadena area is the $0.81 price per square foot 3 Beds, 3 baths Model at Lawler School Lofts in the starting from $969. The second greatest value Wadena apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at West Brook 3 starting at $1,150 with a $1.10 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Wadena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lawler School Lofts3 Beds, 3 baths3BR,3BA$0.81
West Brook 32BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.10
3714 Ravenwood Cir2 BR/ 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.10
Hawkeye Towers3/2.003BR,2BA$0.50
Pineview Place ApartmentsPrime Waterloo Living: 2-Bedroom / 1-Bath Apart...2BR,1BA$1.03
Kinsale CondominiumsTwo Bedroom w/ Garage2BR,1BA$1.00
Le Chateau2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.90
Wild Grove Apartments - 702 NICC2 Bed Updated2BR,1BA$1.09
The Meadows ApartmentsMeadows 2Bd2BR,1BA$0.92
131 S Vine St2021BR,1BA$0.92

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wadena

What type of rentals are currently available in Wadena?

There are currently 48 Apartments for Rent in Wadena, IA with pricing that ranges from $300 to $3,433. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wadena ranging from $525 to $1,350.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Wadena ranges from $525 to $1,350 with an average monthly rent of $822.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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