
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wapello County, IA from $400 (13 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Wapello County.


EMERALD HILL APARTMENTS

Ottumwa Heights Apartments

Washington Apartments

Gothic Apartments

2421 Northgate St
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201 E Main St

202 S Ward St

1221 N Van Buren Ave

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Wapello County, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wapello County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wapello County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $719 | $418 | $985 |
| Wapello County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $865 | $493 | $1,350 |
| Wapello County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,049 | $560 | $1,278 |
| Wapello County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,239 | $1,188 | $1,291 |
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Cheapest Available Wapello County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Wapello County, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at EMERALD HILL APARTMENTS priced from $580. Orchard Meadows has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wapello County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMERALD HILL APARTMENTS | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $580 |
| Orchard Meadows | B1 Classic | 2BR,1BA | $700 |
| Washington Apartments | 2.1B 60% | 2BR,1BA | $1,114 |
| Asbury Heights | Four Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $1,188 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wapello County, IA
As of February 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wapello County area is the $0.62 price per square foot Four Bedroom Model at Asbury Heights in the starting from $1,188. The second greatest value Wapello County apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at EMERALD HILL APARTMENTS starting at $895 with a $0.86 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Wapello County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbury Heights | Four Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.62 |
| EMERALD HILL APARTMENTS | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.86 |
| Washington Apartments | 2.1B 60% | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 211 E 2nd St, Unit 206 | 211 E 2nd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Orchard Meadows | B1 Partially Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 312 N Marion St, Unit 3 | 312 N Marion St | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wapello County Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wapello County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Wapello County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
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