
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Adel, IA from $500 (37 Rentals)
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Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments

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Twin Eagles East

Van Fossen Square

Adel Village Apartments

523 S 11th St

202 S 11th St

SUGAR CREEK APARTMENTS

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Brick Towne at Prairie Crossing
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Country Court Apartments - Waukee

Windfield West

Center Stage

Prairie Grass at Waukee

The Commons at Greenway Park

Kettlestone Peak Apartments

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West Light

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Alice Place Senior Living
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Fireside at Waukee

PINEWOOD VILLAGE TOWNHOMES

The Winhall of Williams Pointe

Bricks at Waukee East Apartments

Prairie Village Commons Apartments and Townhomes

The Lofts at Kettlestone Central

11Fifty on Olson

Stratford Pointe

Brick Towne at Waukee Central 432 Southeast Laurel Street
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Launch Townhomes

92West

Sunrise Meadows

Converge NW

293 NE Basswood Dr

606 Main St

1320 SE Florence Dr

1340 SE Florence Dr
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1760 SE LA Grant Pkwy
Adel, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Adel?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adel Studio Apartments | $989 | $695 | $1,513 |
| Adel 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,168 | $800 | $2,534 |
| Adel 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,481 | $855 | $2,493 |
| Adel 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,855 | $945 | $2,735 |
| Adel 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,295 | $2,295 | $2,295 |
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Cheapest Available Adel Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Adel, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at SUGAR CREEK APARTMENTS in the Glynn Village neighborhood priced from $800. 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 Adel apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUGAR CREEK APARTMENTS | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Brick Towne at Prairie Crossing | Micro | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $855 |
| Prairie Grass at Waukee | Indigo Vista | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Kettlestone Peak Apartments | Rainier | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Country Court Apartments - Waukee | 2BNCabGCentr | 2BR,1BA | $955 |
| Alice Place Senior Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $976 |
| PINEWOOD VILLAGE TOWNHOMES | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Winhall of Williams Pointe | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,002 |
| Bricks at Waukee East Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,038 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Adel, IA and Nearby
As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Adel area is the $0.98 price per square foot Timberline Model at Timberline Ridge in the in the Glynn Village neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Adel apartment is the Solana Model at Stratford Crossing Flats Townhomes starting at $2,200 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Glynn Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Adel apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timberline Ridge | Timberline | 3BR,3BA | $0.98 |
| Stratford Crossing Flats Townhomes | Solana | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.05 |
| Cove at Kettlestone Townhomes | Cove at Kettlestone Townhomes 3-Bed | 3BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Painted Woods Villas | Pearson - 1 Car Garage | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.24 |
| Windfield West | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| Sunrise Meadows | B2 - Barbados | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Twin Eagles East | Villa | 3BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Country Court Apartments - Waukee | 2BNCabGCentr | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| SUGAR CREEK APARTMENTS | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Adel Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Adel?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Adel is at Brick Towne at Prairie Crossing listed at $825.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Adel Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Adel Apartment is $800 at SUGAR CREEK APARTMENTS.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Adel Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Adel is starting from $855 at Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments.
What is the most affordable Adel Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Adel Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments and starts from $945.
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