Cheap Apartments for Rent in Nevada, IA from $400 (19 Rentals)

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Oak Park Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park Estates

634 Academy CirNevada, IA 50201
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520 5th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 5th St

520 5th StAmes, IA 50010
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312 Sycamore St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

312 Sycamore St

312 Sycamore StCambridge, IA 50046
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307 Lynn Ave
4 Bedroom Apartments

307 Lynn Ave

307 Lynn AveAmes, IA 50014
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Furman Regency Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Furman Regency Court

3020 Regency CtAmes, IA 50010
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Nevada, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Nevada Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Nevada, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Melrose Park Apartments in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood priced from $705. Oakwood in the Fountainview neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Nevada apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Melrose Park Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$705
Oakwood1 bedroom1BR,1BA$799
2706 Kent Ave2706 Kent (1 Bedroom)1BR,1BA$860
Spacious Apartments minutes from everything2br/2ba2BR,2BA$875
Laverne ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nevada, IA and Nearby

As of May 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Nevada area is the $0.65 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at Copper Beech at Ames in the in the South Ames neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value Nevada apartment is the Three Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Laverne Apartments starting at $1,265 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the South Ames neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Nevada apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Copper Beech at Ames2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$0.65
Laverne ApartmentsThree Bedroom, Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.05
Total Property Management 528-530 Welch Ave.528 Welch Ave.4BR,2.5BA$1.33
The Quarters AmesA - 3x33BR,3BA$0.55
The Grove at Ames2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.73
Somerset Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Spacious Apartments minutes from everything2br/2ba2BR,2BA$0.99
Oakwood1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.07
2706 Kent Ave2706 Kent (1 Bedroom)1BR,1BA$1.32
Melrose Park Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29

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Getting Around Nevada, IA

Walk Score®

33 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Nevada Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Nevada Apartment is $705 at Melrose Park Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Nevada is starting from $875 at Spacious Apartments minutes from everything.

What is the most affordable Nevada Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Nevada Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Spacious Apartments minutes from everything and starts from $1,025.

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