Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elkhart, IA from $700 (19 Rentals)

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Elkhart, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elkhart Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elkhart, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ankeny Park Apartments in the Georgetown neighborhood priced from $700. Frontier Village in the Georgetown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elkhart apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ankeny Park Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$700
Frontier Village2BD LL2BR,1BA$795
Starland 2002 Hickory LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Maple Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Trailside Apartments1 Bedroom 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elkhart, IA and Nearby

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elkhart area is the $1.18 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Village at Rock Creek in the in the Georgetown neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Elkhart apartment is the Pearson Model at The Ridge at Canyon Landing Townhomes starting at $1,590 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Creekside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elkhart apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Village at Rock Creek3BR/2.0BA3BR,2.5BA$1.18
The Ridge at Canyon Landing TownhomesPearson3BR,2.5BA$1.12
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
Lake Shore ParkB62BR,1BA$1.16
Maple Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.11
Timberland at CrestbruckTwo Bedroom A2BR,1BA$1.07
Frontier Village2BD LL2BR,1BA$0.99
Chapel Apartments2 BD Upgraded2BR,1BA$1.08
Starland 2002 Hickory LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.14
Ankeny Park Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$1.28

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elkhart Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elkhart Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elkhart Apartment is $700 at Ankeny Park Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elkhart is starting from $795 at Frontier Village.

What is the most affordable Elkhart Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Elkhart Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Avondale Trace Condos and starts from $1,400.

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