
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Atkins, IA from $400 (45 Rentals)
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Goldfinch Meadows

Apache Park

Forest Ridge Apartments

Southview Apartments

Woodcrest Apartments

Cedar River Tower Apartments

Windsor on the River

Raintree Apartments
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Cedar Rapids 2 bd

Alexandra Apartments

The Malory Apartments

Union at Wiley

Pheasant Run Apartments

Overlook 380

The Roosevelt

Edgewood

1310-1320 Wenig Rd NE
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Ellis Urban Lofts

Westgate Apartments

Jacolyn Corner Condos Apartments

Ashton Flats

Cedar River Bluffs Apartments

Westdale Meadows

Kingston Village Apartments

138 33rd St Dr SE

980 Eisenhower Rd
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Crestwood Ridge Apartments

114 E 4th St

Valley High

233 Harnett St NW

Urban Edge Apartments

3200-3201 G Ave NW

Westcove North

1414 Oakland Rd NE

117-129 Harbet Ave NW
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The Avenue

ARRO Senior (55+) Apartments

Blair Ridge

307 Velvas St

Westcove

Sugar Creek Townhomes

The Metropolitan - Floors 1-3

1017 19th St SE

1520 D Ave NE
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Atkins, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Atkins?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atkins Studio Apartments | $757 | $740 | $775 |
| Atkins 1 Bedroom Apartments | $897 | $560 | $1,375 |
| Atkins 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,089 | $715 | $1,725 |
| Atkins 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,344 | $1,125 | $1,765 |
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Cheapest Available Atkins Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Atkins, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Shamrock Apartments in the Usher's Ferry Historic Village neighborhood priced from $560. Goldfinch Meadows in the Cedar Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $580. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Atkins apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shamrock Apartments | Shamrock small 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $560 |
| Goldfinch Meadows | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $580 |
| Apache Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $595 |
| Forest Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $640 |
| Southview Apartments | Southview 1 bedroom Classic | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| ARRO Senior (55+) Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $827 |
| The Roosevelt | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $888 |
| 1310-1320 Wenig Rd NE | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $925 |
| Westgate Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
| Union at Wiley | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Atkins, IA and Nearby
As of May 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Atkins area is the $0.78 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at The Roosevelt in the in the Young's Hill neighborhood starting from $888. The second greatest value Atkins apartment is the WND2x1B Model at Windsor on the River starting at $1,280 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Usher's Ferry Historic Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Atkins apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roosevelt | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.78 |
| Windsor on the River | WND2x1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Westgate Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| ARRO Senior (55+) Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Union at Wiley | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Shamrock Apartments | Arrowridge small 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Southview Apartments | Southview 1 bedroom Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Apache Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Forest Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Goldfinch Meadows | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Atkins Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Atkins Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Atkins Apartment is $560 at Shamrock Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Atkins Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Atkins is starting from $715 at Apache Park.
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