Cheap Apartments for Rent in Homestead, IA from $400 (9 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Homestead Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Homestead, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Shamrock Apartments in the Young's Hill neighborhood priced from $555. Goldfinch Meadows in the Cedar Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $575. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Homestead apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shamrock ApartmentsShamrock small 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$555
Goldfinch Meadows1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$575
Southview ApartmentsSouthview 1 bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Homestead, IA and Nearby

As of April 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Homestead area is the $1.11 price per square foot 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at The Hunt Club in the in the Old Mill Creek neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Homestead apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Westdale Meadows starting at $1,050 with a $1.02 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Homestead apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Hunt Club2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.11
Westdale Meadows2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.02
280 S Chestnut St270 S chestnut2BR,1BA$0.80
Jacolyn Corner Condos ApartmentsFirst and Second Floor With Balcony2BR,1BA$1.08
Raintree Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Westcove2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Pheasant Run ApartmentsThe Hummingbird1BR,1BA$1.01
Shamrock ApartmentsArrowridge small 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Westcove North12BR,1BA$1.10
Goldfinch Meadows1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.13

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Getting Around Homestead, IA

Walk Score®

4 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

23 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Homestead Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Homestead?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Homestead is at Aster Village listed at $1,065.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Homestead Apartment is $555 at Shamrock Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Homestead is starting from $755 at Shamrock Apartments.

What is the most affordable Homestead Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Homestead Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Prairie Reserve and starts from $1,036.

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