Cheap Apartments for Rent in Baxter, IA from $300 (13 Rentals)
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Clock Tower Senior Apartments

Hunters Run

Southern Hills
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Baxter, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Baxter?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Baxter Studio Apartments | $916 | $650 | $1,136 |
Baxter 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,221 | $394 | $2,476 |
Baxter 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,329 | $467 | $3,247 |
Baxter 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,508 | $899 | $2,823 |
Baxter 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,001 | $1,421 | $2,175 |
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Cheapest Available Baxter Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Baxter, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Tallcorn priced from $505. Hunters Run has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Baxter apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Tallcorn | 1 bedroom, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $505 |
Hunters Run | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
Southern Hills | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
Hotel Maytag Apartments | 2 bedroom A | 2BR,1BA | $705 |
Woodland Heights | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baxter, IA and Nearby
As of July 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Baxter area is the $1.05 price per square foot 3BR/2BA Model at Altoona Park Apartments in the in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Baxter apartment is the 2 Bedroom Market Model at Clock Tower Senior Apartments starting at $1,007 with a $1.03 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Baxter apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Altoona Park Apartments | 3BR/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Clock Tower Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom Market | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
Hotel Maytag Apartments | 2 bedroom A | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
Northridge Apartments | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
SUNDANCE MARSHALLTOWN APARTMENTS | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
Woodland Heights | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Hunters Run | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $0.86 |
Southern Hills | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
The Tallcorn | 1 bedroom, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.83 |
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Getting Around Baxter, IA
Walk Score®
18 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
27 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Baxter Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Baxter?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Baxter is at Altoona Towers listed at $881.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Baxter Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Baxter Apartment is $505 at The Tallcorn.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Baxter Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Baxter is starting from $695 at Hunters Run.
What is the most affordable Baxter Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Baxter Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodland Heights and starts from $945.
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