Cheap Apartments for Rent in Akron, IA from $600 (26 Rentals)

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Ridgewood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgewood Apartments

260 S 4th StAkron, IA 51001
Senior Living
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Willow Creek Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Creek Place

620 14th Ave NELe Mars, IA 51031
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Gatewood Estates
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gatewood Estates

627 Streeter DrNorth Sioux City, SD 57049
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Le Mars Estates
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Le Mars Estates

650 4th Ave NELe Mars, IA 51031
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1601 S Alice St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1601 S Alice St

1601 S Alice StSioux City, IA 51106
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Akron, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Akron Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Akron, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at River Valley Apartments priced from $850. Clifton Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Akron apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Valley ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Clifton Estates375.a1BR,1BA$850
Urbane 1220AcadianStudio,1BA$893
PLUM VILLAUnit B2BR,1BA$895
Country Club Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$920
Wellington At The DunesOpen living space + spacious master with vaulte...1BR,1BA$930
East Edge ApartmentsFloyd and Dakota2BR,1BA$940
Floyd River Flats1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$985
Copper FlatsMineral1BR,1BA$1,040
Bekins Luxury Lofts1BR Medium - BL1BR,1BA$1,047

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Akron, IA and Nearby

As of July 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Akron area is the $1.16 price per square foot 2 Bed, 2 Bath - Hemlock Model at Woodland Hills Townhomes in the starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Akron apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Dakota Prairie Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.15 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Akron apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Woodland Hills Townhomes2 Bed, 2 Bath - Hemlock2BR,2BA$1.16
Dakota Prairie ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.15
Ridge OaksEvergreen2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Floyd River Flats2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$1.25
Country Club Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.24
East Edge ApartmentsFloyd and Dakota2BR,1BA$1.16
Copper FlatsMineral1BR,1BA$1.31
Clifton Estates375.a1BR,1BA$1.08
PLUM VILLAUnit A2BR,1BA$1.18
Wellington At The DunesOpen living space + spacious master with vaulte...1BR,1BA$1.29

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Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Akron Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Akron Apartment is $850 at River Valley Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Akron is starting from $895 at PLUM VILLA.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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