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Menlo, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Menlo Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Menlo, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sugar Creek Senior Apartment Community in the Timberline Village neighborhood priced from $790. Brick Towne at Prairie Crossing in the Glynn Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Menlo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sugar Creek Senior Apartment Community1x11BR,1BA$790
Brick Towne at Prairie CrossingStudioStudio,1BA$825
Windfield West1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$830
The Winhall of Williams PointeA21BR,1BA$900
William Pointe by KadingVilla3BR,1BA$920

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Menlo, IA and Nearby

As of April 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Menlo area is the $0.98 price per square foot Timberline Model at Timberline Ridge in the starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Menlo apartment is the 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at Providence Lane Townhomes starting at $1,640 with a $1.14 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Menlo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Timberline RidgeTimberline3BR,3BA$0.98
Providence Lane Townhomes3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.14
Valley Railroad Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.91
Sunrise MeadowsB2 - Barbados2BR,2BA$1.14
Twin Eagles by KadingVilla3BR,1BA$1.14
William Pointe by KadingVilla3BR,1BA$0.91
Perrywood Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.24
Autumn Ridge Apartments - Casual SpacesA21BR,1BA$1.30
Windfield West1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Sugar Creek Senior Apartment Community1x11BR,1BA$1.29

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Getting Around Menlo, IA

Walk Score®

10 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Menlo Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Menlo?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Menlo is at Brick Towne at Prairie Crossing listed at $825.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Menlo Apartment is $790 at Sugar Creek Senior Apartment Community.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Menlo is starting from $859 at Sugar Creek Senior Apartment Community.

What is the most affordable Menlo Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Menlo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at William Pointe by Kading and starts from $920.

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