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Ainsworth, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ainsworth Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ainsworth, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Aspire at West Campus in the Coralview Heights neighborhood priced from $812. Regency Heights (55+ Community) in the Fair Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $935. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ainsworth apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aspire at West Campus2x2 Herky - Unfurnished2BR,2BA$812
Regency Heights (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$935
1165 S Riverside DrStudio - TwinStudio,1BA$990
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$995
The Quarters Iowa CityF2 - 1x11BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ainsworth, IA and Nearby

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ainsworth area is the $1.42 price per square foot B Model at The Hawthorne in the in the The Pond's Edge neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Ainsworth apartment is the 3 Bed / 2 Bath with W/D Model at Mane Gate Apartments starting at $1,405 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Fair Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ainsworth apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The HawthorneB2BR,2BA$1.42
Mane Gate Apartments3 Bed / 2 Bath with W/D3BR,2BA$1.21
Ridge at Scott Park3bd/2bath3BR,2BA$1.62
Orchards & Woodlands2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.21
The Nest Iowa CityB3 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.59
Oakcrest Condominiums2 BR/1 BA 795 Sq Ft2BR,1BA$2.03
Regency Heights (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53
Aspire at West Campus1x1 Hancher - Furnished1BR,1BA$2.55
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.99
The Quarters Iowa CityF2 - 1x11BR,1BA$2.39

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ainsworth

What type of rentals are currently available in Ainsworth?

There are currently 51 Apartments for Rent in Ainsworth, IA with pricing that ranges from $615 to $3,350. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ainsworth ranging from $900 to $2,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ainsworth?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ainsworth ranges from $900 to $2,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,070.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Ainsworth?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Ainsworth range from $650 to $3,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,550 to $2,350. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,800.

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