
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Agency, IA from $400 (48 Rentals)
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Jefferson Building

Karlton Apartments

Biston Apartments

The Reserves at South Lake

Louden Lofts

EMERALD HILL APARTMENTS

MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS

1833 Curtis Ave
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Tisdale Apartments

IA City Lofts

Northern Plains by Kading

Spaulding Lofts

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Orchard Meadows

Prairie Meadows Apartments

Burbank Village Apartments

Seville
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Sycamore Apartments

Park Place

School House Apartments

Emerald Ct

1165 S Riverside Dr

The Lundell

808 on 5th

Westgate Villa

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Nemitz Hall
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Stella Townhomes

Fairfield Park II Apartments

304 S 2nd St

Chateau Apartments

124 S 2nd St

Carriage Hill

Grinnell Park Apartments

418 N Main St

501 S Osteopathy Ave
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Mediapolis Village

Oakcrest

2639 Westwinds Dr

2635 Westwinds Dr

108 N 1st St

Terrace View by Kading

2254 S Riverside Dr

306 Central Dr

156 Westside Dr
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1006 Oakcrest Street Apartments

2432 Petsel Pl

Fairfield Estates
Agency, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Agency?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agency Studio Apartments | $1,091 | $415 | $1,350 |
| Agency 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,140 | $415 | $1,585 |
| Agency 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,277 | $470 | $1,987 |
| Agency 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,110 | $768 | $1,650 |
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Cheapest Available Agency Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Agency, IA is a Studio unit found at Jefferson Building priced from $415. Karlton Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $415. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Agency apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $415 |
| Karlton Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $415 |
| Biston Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $445 |
| MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $665 |
| Tisdale Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $720 |
| Aspire at West Campus | 2x2 Herky - Unfurnished | 2BR,2BA | $812 |
| Prairie Meadows Apartments | A1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| EMERALD HILL APARTMENTS | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $895 |
| Burbank Village Apartments | A1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Seville | 1 BR - Sublet | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Agency, IA and Nearby
As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Agency area is the $0.80 price per square foot Cottage - 3 Model at Northern Plains by Kading in the starting from $985. The second greatest value Agency apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at EMERALD HILL APARTMENTS starting at $895 with a $0.86 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Agency apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Plains by Kading | Cottage - 3 | 3BR,2BA | $0.80 |
| EMERALD HILL APARTMENTS | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.86 |
| 926 Harlocke St (IC) | 2 BR/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Washington Apartments | 2.1C 60% | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| School House Apartments | 1 Bedroom and 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Tisdale Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Biston Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.77 |
| Jefferson Building | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.79 |
| Karlton Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.83 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Agency Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Agency?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Agency is at Jefferson Building listed at $415.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Agency Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Agency Apartment is $445 at Biston Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Agency Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Agency is starting from $700 at MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS.
What is the most affordable Agency Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Agency Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS and starts from $870.
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