
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Adel, IA from $500 (42 Rentals)
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Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments

Twin Eagles East

Van Fossen Square

Adel Village Apartments

310 S 11th St

523 S 11th St

SUGAR CREEK APARTMENTS
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Brick Towne at Prairie Crossing

Windfield West

The Lofts at Kettlestone Central

Center Stage

The Commons at Greenway Park

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West Light

Brick Towne at Waukee Central
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Country Court Apartments - Waukee

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Bricks at Waukee East Apartments

Prairie Grass at Waukee

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Alice Place Senior Living

Fireside at Waukee

PINEWOOD VILLAGE TOWNHOMES

Prairie Village Commons Apartments and Townhomes
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Sunrise Meadows

11Fifty on Olson

The Winhall of Williams Pointe

Stratford Pointe

Alice Patricia

Launch Townhomes

Converge NW

386 NE Satinwood
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307 NE Sandalwood

15229 Alpine Dr

15211 Greenbelt Dr

324 NE Sandalwood

415 NW Poplar Ave

613 Polk St

303 NW Manchester Blvd

15221 Alpine Dr
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4304 154th St

9160 Greenspire Dr
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 | $1,005 | $695 | $1,636 |
| Adel 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,177 | $855 | $2,534 |
| Adel 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,502 | $855 | $2,446 |
| Adel 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,867 | $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 |
| Brick Towne at Waukee Central | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| West Light | WL Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Country Court Apartments - Waukee | 2BNCab | 2BR,1BA | $965 |
| Bricks at Waukee East Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $969 |
| Prairie Grass at Waukee | Indigo Vista | Studio,1BA | $976 |
| Alice Place Senior Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $976 |
| PINEWOOD VILLAGE TOWNHOMES | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Adel, IA and Nearby
As of May 09, 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 Garnett Model at Stratford Crossing Flats Townhomes starting at $1,975 with a $1.32 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 | Garnett | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.32 |
| Redwood Waukee Hickman Road | Willowood | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Windfield West | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| Stratford Pointe | Type 4 - DUO | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| PINEWOOD VILLAGE TOWNHOMES | 3 BED 2 BATH | 3BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Sunrise Meadows | B2 - Barbados | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| SUGAR CREEK APARTMENTS | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Country Court Apartments - Waukee | 2BNCab | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
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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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