
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Atkins, IA from $400 (50 Rentals)
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Goldfinch Meadows

Forest Ridge Apartments

Southview Apartments

Woodcrest Apartments

Northview Apartments

Cedar River Tower Apartments

Alexandra Apartments

The Malory Apartments

Overlook 380
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Union at Wiley

Raintree Apartments

Pheasant Run Apartments

Windsor on the River

The Roosevelt

3212 Wilson Ave SW

Edgewood

1310-1320 Wenig Rd NE

Ellis Urban Lofts

Apache Park
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2535 Ellis View Ct NW

Jacolyn Corner Condos Apartments

Ashton Flats

245 Kingston

Westgate Apartments

Cedar River Bluffs Apartments

Prairie Bend

Westdale Meadows

Stone Ridge Apartments & Townhomes

Heartland Commons
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Kingston Village Apartments

Crestwood Ridge Apartments

114 E 4th St

Valley High

233 Harnett St NW

Urban Edge Apartments

3200-3201 G Ave NW

Westcove North

117-129 Harbet Ave NW

310 8th Ave
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307 Velvas St

900 1/2 Heefner St

Westcove

Sugar Creek Townhomes

The Metropolitan - Floors 1-3

The Avenue

1212 8th St NW

ARRO Senior (55+) Apartments

20 Zeller Crossing

454 N 18th Ave
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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 | $901 | $740 | $1,045 |
| Atkins 1 Bedroom Apartments | $896 | $560 | $1,375 |
| Atkins 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,108 | $760 | $1,725 |
| Atkins 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,348 | $995 | $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 |
| Northview Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| The Malory Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $840 |
| The Roosevelt | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $877 |
| 3212 Wilson Ave SW | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| 1310-1320 Wenig Rd NE | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $925 |
| 2535 Ellis View Ct NW | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| Union at Wiley | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| Apache Park | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Atkins, IA and Nearby
As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Atkins area is the $1.28 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Model at Cedar River Bluffs Apartments in the in the Usher's Ferry Historic Village neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Atkins apartment is the Terrace Model at The Avenue starting at $1,278 with a $1.22 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar River Bluffs Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| The Avenue | Terrace | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| 2535 Ellis View Ct NW | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Union at Wiley | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| The Malory Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Shamrock Apartments | Arrowridge small 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 3212 Wilson Ave SW | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| The Roosevelt | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Northview Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 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 $760 at Shamrock Apartments.
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