Cheap Apartments for Rent in Barnes City, IA from $300 (12 Rentals)

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Stella Townhomes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stella Townhomes

1236 Bliss StreetGrinnell, IA 50112
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17 E Howard St
1 Bedroom Apartments

17 E Howard St

17 E Howard StColfax, IA 50054
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110 N Maple St
2 Bedroom Apartments

110 N Maple St

110 N Maple StColfax, IA 50054
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Barnes City, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Barnes City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Barnes City, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Reserves at South Lake in the East Gate Estates neighborhood priced from $395. The Tallcorn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $505. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Barnes City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B1BR,1BA$395
The Tallcorn1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$505
Hunters RunA11BR,1BA$550
Woodland Heights1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$685
Hotel Maytag Apartments2 bedroom A2BR,1BA$705

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barnes City, IA and Nearby

As of July 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Barnes City area is the $0.84 price per square foot Unit 55 Model at Fairfield Estates in the starting from $1,057. The second greatest value Barnes City apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at THE ARBORS APARTMENTS starting at $825 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the East Gate Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Barnes City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fairfield EstatesUnit 554BR,2BA$0.84
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.83
Hotel Maytag Apartments2 bedroom A2BR,1BA$0.75
SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.02
Marshalltown EstatesUnit 352BR,2BA$0.78
SUNDANCE MARSHALLTOWN APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.97
Louden LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
Hunters RunA21BR,1BA$0.86
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B1BR,1BA$0.61
The Tallcorn1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.83

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Getting Around Barnes City, IA

Walk Score®

4 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

19 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Barnes City Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Barnes City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Barnes City Apartment is $395 at The Reserves at South Lake.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Barnes City is starting from $470 at The Reserves at South Lake.

What is the most affordable Barnes City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Barnes City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Reserves at South Lake and starts from $536.

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