Cheap Apartments for Rent in Harlan, IA from $500 (11 Rentals)

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The Villa Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Villa Apartments

500 12th StHarlan, IA 51537
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Harlan, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Harlan Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Harlan, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Maple Second in the Old Market neighborhood priced from $800. 3633 Avenue A in the Old Market neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Harlan apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple SecondOne Bed/One Bath | 1-11BR,1BA$800
3633 Avenue A2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$850
Larimore Senior ResidencesOne Bed/One Bat 60% Hh1BR,1BA$883
The BluffsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Sherwood Forest Apartments1 bd x 1 bth- small1BR,1BA$910

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harlan, IA and Nearby

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Harlan area is the $1.18 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Cornerstone Apartments in the in the Old Market neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Harlan apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at The Archive starting at $1,475 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Twin City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Harlan apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cornerstone Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
The Archive2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.21
Deer ParkWhitetail2BR,1BA$1.32
Highclere Apartments2 Beds 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.21
Old Market Lofts2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.34
DeerfieldTwo Bedroom 22A2BR,1.75BA$1.34
Nichol Flats1x1 B1BR,1BA$1.33
Larimore Senior ResidencesOne Bed/One Bath - 50%1BR,1BA$1.28
The BluffsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Sherwood Forest Apartments1 bd x 1 bth- small1BR,1BA$1.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Harlan, IA

Ranked #71

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Harlan, IA

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Harlan Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Harlan?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Harlan is at The Archive listed at $925.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Harlan Apartment is $800 at Maple Second.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Harlan is starting from $850 at 3633 Avenue A.

What is the most affordable Harlan Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Harlan Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 3633 Avenue A and starts from $1,050.

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