
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Anita, IA from $500 (50 Rentals)
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Historic Winterset High School Apartments 55+

1209 Maple St

Summit House Apartments

Woodland Park - Fontanelle

SUGAR CREEK APARTMENTS

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Brick Towne at Prairie Crossing

Windfield West

Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments

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The Commons at Greenway Park

Regency Villa of Harlan

William Pointe by Kading

Kettlestone Peak Apartments

Prairie Grass at Waukee

Country Court Apartments - Waukee

Brick Towne at Waukee Central

The Pitch

Fireside at Waukee

Glenwood
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Cherry Creek

The Lofts at Kettlestone Central

Prairie Village Commons Apartments and Townhomes

Sunrise Meadows

Perrywood Apartments

Twin Eagles East

The Winhall of Williams Pointe

Stratford Pointe

11Fifty on Olson

Woodland Park - Adair
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Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments)

Woodland Park - Red Oak

Regency Villa of Atlantic

Adel Village Apartments

Woodland Park - Griswold

The Bridges

105 W Summit St

310 S 11th St

SUNDANCE ATLANTIC APARTMENTS

800 State Street
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523 S 11th St

Valley Railroad Apartments

2709 1st Ave

1320 SE Florence Dr

293 NE Basswood

1010 Grove St

161 S Walnut St

1340 SE Florence Dr

202 S 11th St

324 NE Sandalwood
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Anita, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Anita?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anita Studio Apartments | $998 | $575 | $1,556 |
| Anita 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,131 | $545 | $2,534 |
| Anita 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,484 | $750 | $2,513 |
| Anita 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,795 | $920 | $2,735 |
| Anita 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,295 | $2,295 | $2,295 |
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Cheapest Available Anita Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Anita, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1209 Maple St priced from $550. Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Anita apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1209 Maple St | 1 BED / 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
| Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Summit House Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $755 |
| Woodland Park - Fontanelle | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Regency Villa of Atlantic | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| 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 |
| Valley Railroad Apartments | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $895 |
| Regency Villa of Harlan | Regency Villa 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $917 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Anita, IA and Nearby
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Anita area is the $1.05 price per square foot Solana Model at Stratford Crossing Flats Townhomes in the in the Glynn Village neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Anita apartment is the 4 Bedroom Model at Valley Railroad Apartments starting at $895 with a $0.81 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Anita apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Crossing Flats Townhomes | Solana | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.05 |
| Valley Railroad Apartments | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.81 |
| Sunrise Meadows | B2 - Barbados | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Perrywood Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| 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 |
| Summit House Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| 1209 Maple St | 1 BED / 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Anita Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Anita?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Anita is at Brick Towne at Prairie Crossing listed at $825.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Anita Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Anita Apartment is $550 at 1209 Maple St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Anita Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Anita is starting from $755 at Summit House Apartments.
What is the most affordable Anita Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Anita Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments and starts from $945.
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