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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 $620. Hunters Run has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Baxter apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Tallcorn1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$620
Hunters RunB22BR,1BA$695
Hotel Maytag ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Baxter, IA and Nearby

As of August 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Baxter area is the $1.12 price per square foot Pearson Model at The Ridge at Canyon Landing Townhomes in the in the Creekside neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Baxter apartment is the 3BR/2BA Model at Altoona Park Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Baxter apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Ridge at Canyon Landing TownhomesPearson3BR,2.5BA$1.12
Altoona Park Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.05
Woodland Heights3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.93
Centennial Place Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.04
Clock Tower Senior Apartments2 Bedroom Market2BR,2BA$1.03
SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.02
Northridge Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.89
Venbury Trail2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Hunters RunB22BR,1BA$0.82
The Tallcorn1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.02

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Frequently Asked Questions about Baxter

What type of rentals are currently available in Baxter?

There are currently 46 Apartments for Rent in Baxter, IA with pricing that ranges from $394 to $3,221. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Baxter ranging from $750 to $3,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Baxter?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Baxter ranges from $750 to $3,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,697.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Baxter?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Baxter range from $782 to $2,916, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,395 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,421.

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