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

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1810 A Ave NE
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1810 A Ave NE

1810 A Ave NECedar Rapids, IA 52402
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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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North Ridge
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North Ridge

1820 A Ave NECedar Rapids, IA 52402

Ely, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ely, IA

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Ely, IA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Ely Apartments for rent:

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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 $545. 1716 D Ave NE in the Mound View neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $595. 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$545
1716 D Ave NE1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$595
Southview ApartmentsSouthview 1 bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$600
Northview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$675
Harris Oak Hill Apartments1 Bedroom Restricted1BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ely, IA and Nearby

As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ely area is the $0.82 price per square foot CLM11032 Model at Coventry Lofts in the in the Young's Hill neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Ely apartment is the 2 Bedroom Restricted Model at Harris Oak Hill Apartments starting at $1,050 with a $1.05 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.
Coventry LoftsCLM110321BR,1BA$0.82
Harris Oak Hill Apartments2 Bedroom Restricted2BR,2BA$1.05
Westcove2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
C Street Townhomes2 bedrrom -side by side townhome2BR,2BA$0.84
Westcove North72BR,1BA$1.06
1716 D Ave NE1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.85
The Retreat on 6thBungalow1BR,1BA$1.08
Southview Apartments1 Bedroom Upgrade Upstairs1BR,1BA$1.02
Northview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.08
1810 A Ave NE1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.88

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Getting Around Ely, IA

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29 / 100

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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 $545 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 $725 at C Street Townhomes.

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 $1,029.

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