Cheap Apartments for Rent in Union, IA from $300 (9 Rentals)

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520 5th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 5th St

520 5th StAmes, IA 50010
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Furman Regency Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Furman Regency Court

3020 Regency CtAmes, IA 50010
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Park - Eldora

2413 Edgington AveEldora, IA 50627
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Union, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Union Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Union, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Tallcorn priced from $475. 309 N 3rd St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Union apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Tallcorn1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$475
309 N 3rd St1 Bedroom/ 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Melrose Park Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$705

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Union, IA and Nearby

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Union area is the $0.66 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Pheasant Hollow Apartments in the starting from $950. The second greatest value Union apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA Model at Copper Beech at Ames starting at $800 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the South Ames neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Union apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pheasant Hollow Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.66
Copper Beech at Ames2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$0.65
Laverne ApartmentsThree Bedroom, Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.05
The Quarters AmesA - 3x33BR,3BA$0.55
Northern Lights Apartments3304 Polaris ( 3 bedroom )3BR,2BA$1.07
Southern HillsB22BR,2BA$1.14
Clock Tower Senior Apartments2 Bedroom Market2BR,2BA$1.03
The Grove at Ames2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.73
Spacious Apartments minutes from everything2br/2ba2BR,2BA$0.99
The Tallcorn1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.78

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Getting Around Union, IA

Walk Score®

18 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

24 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Union Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Union Apartment is $475 at The Tallcorn.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Union is starting from $725 at Southern Hills.

What is the most affordable Union Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Union Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pheasant Hollow Apartments and starts from $950.

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