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434 W Madison

105 W Howard St

109 Ludland Dr

204 W Jefferson St

12 6th Ave NE
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220 1st Ave NW

7 6th St SE

117 6th Ave SW

146 Sherman Ave

2515 E 4th St

213 Manson St
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524 5th Ave NW

324 Ricker St

306 Charles St

107 8th Ave NE

302 7th Ave

302 3rd Ave NW
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Ossian, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Ossian?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Ossian 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,223 | $700 | $2,300 |
Ossian 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,126 | $625 | $1,950 |
Ossian 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,600 | $1,200 | $2,000 |
Ossian 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,250 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
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Cheapest Available Ossian Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Ossian, IA is a Studio unit found at Collective on 4th in the Downtown La Crosse neighborhood priced from $452. The Meadows Apartments in the Hickory Hideaway neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ossian apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Collective on 4th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $452 |
The Meadows Apartments | Quads 2Bd | 2BR,1BA | $700 |
Union at North Crossing | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $757 |
Main Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $759 |
Cliffside Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ossian, IA and Nearby
As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ossian area is the $0.81 price per square foot 3 Beds, 3 baths Model at Lawler School Lofts in the starting from $969. The second greatest value Ossian apartment is the 1st Month Free Model at Riverwalk Residences starting at $1,300 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ossian apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Lawler School Lofts | 3 Beds, 3 baths | 3BR,3BA | $0.81 |
Riverwalk Residences | 1st Month Free | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
West Brook 3 | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
Riverview Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Union at North Crossing | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
Main Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.91 |
The Meadows Apartments | Meadows 2Bd | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
The Driftless Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath (ages 55+) - 80% Income Limit | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Cliffside Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Collective on 4th | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.90 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ossian
What type of rentals are currently available in Ossian?
There are currently 44 Apartments for Rent in Ossian, IA with pricing that ranges from $452 to $2,849. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ossian ranging from $525 to $2,300.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ossian?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ossian ranges from $525 to $2,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,317.
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