
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wapello, IA from $500 (41 Rentals)
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Bel Aire Apartments

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Welch Hotel Senior Apartments

Westland Village

Caspian Village Apartments

Green Gable Cottages

Park Madison Apartments
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Summer Street Apartments

IA City Lofts

Riverbend 3306-3500 Steamboat Way

Walcott Manor Apartments

Tama Too Apartments

Hawthorne Townhomes

Stonegate Village Apartments

Urbane424 Apartments
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Regency Heights (55+ Community)

River Ridge 2301-2325 University Drive

Sycamore Apartments

Cobblestone Apartments

Nexus TownHomes

1165 S Riverside Dr

Uptown Village Apartments

Riverfront Crossings
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630 N 6th St

607 NE 3rd Ave

407-407 SW 8th St

12149 DMC Hwy 99

Cotton Mill Apartments

2216 Piper Pl

The Burlington Apartments

Colorado Senior Lofts 55+
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812 SW 9th St

Mediapolis Village

912 2nd Ave

1609 Indiana St

631 S Van Buren St

SoDo Flats

Hawkeye Park

2715 Lucas St
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1115 S 1st Ave
Wapello, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wapello?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wapello Studio Apartments | $1,048 | $695 | $1,495 |
| Wapello 1 Bedroom Apartments | $937 | $515 | $1,650 |
| Wapello 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,213 | $695 | $1,895 |
| Wapello 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,267 | $695 | $3,300 |
| Wapello 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,265 | $1,800 | $2,730 |
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Cheapest Available Wapello Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Wapello, IA is a Studio unit found at Welch Hotel Senior Apartments in the Oak Ridge neighborhood priced from $695. Bel Aire Apartments in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wapello apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welch Hotel Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Bel Aire Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $695 |
| Park Madison Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Caspian Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Summer Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Green Gable Cottages | Green Gable 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Walcott Manor Apartments | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
| Alice Place West Burlington | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $840 |
| Westland Village | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Tama Too Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wapello, IA and Nearby
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wapello area is the $0.59 price per square foot C1 - 3x3 Model at The Quarters Iowa City in the in the Fair Meadows neighborhood starting from $695. The second greatest value Wapello apartment is the Churchill Lofts - 301 Model at Churchill Lofts starting at $1,100 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wapello apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Quarters Iowa City | C1 - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.59 |
| Churchill Lofts | Churchill Lofts - 301 | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Blaul Lofts | Blaul Lofts - 208 | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Nexus TownHomes | 510 Layne Drive | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Westland Village | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Alice Place West Burlington | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Black Hawk Village | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Walcott Manor Apartments | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Park Madison Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Bel Aire Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wapello Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Wapello?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Wapello is at Welch Hotel Senior Apartments listed at $695.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wapello Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wapello Apartment is $750 at Park Madison Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Wapello Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wapello is starting from $695 at Bel Aire Apartments.
What is the most affordable Wapello Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Wapello Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Black Hawk Village and starts from $1,252.
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