Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ely, IA from $400 (15 Rentals)

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1716 D Ave NE
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1716 D Ave NE

1716 D Ave NECedar Rapids, IA 52402
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1820 A Ave NECedar Rapids, IA 52402

Ely, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ely Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ely, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1810 A Ave NE in the Mound View neighborhood priced from $595. Southview Apartments in the Young's Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ely apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1810 A Ave NE1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$595
Southview Apartments1 Bed Classic Upstairs1BR,1BA$600
1716 D Ave NE1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$625
Harris Oak Hill Apartments1 Bedroom Restricted1BR,1BA$695
The Roosevelt1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$724

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ely, IA and Nearby

As of February 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ely area is the $0.88 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Anderson Greene I in the in the Lincolnway Village neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Ely apartment is the CLM11032 Model at Coventry Lofts starting at $850 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the Young's Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ely apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Anderson Greene I3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,1.5BA$0.88
Coventry LoftsCLM110321BR,1BA$0.82
The Retreat on 6thVilla3BR,1.5BA$1.09
Harris Oak Hill Apartments2 Bedroom Restricted2BR,2BA$1.05
NewBo Ivy2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.16
Westcove2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.01
Westcove North72BR,1BA$0.93
1716 D Ave NE1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.89
Edgewood1 BDR 1 BTH1BR,1BA$1.11
1810 A Ave NE1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.96

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Getting Around Ely, IA

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29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ely Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ely?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ely is at Geneva Towers listed at $743.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ely Apartment is $595 at 1810 A Ave NE.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ely is starting from $745 at Westcove North.

What is the most affordable Ely Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ely Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Prairie Reserve and starts from $1,045.

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