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1014-1028 Shagbark Dr

702 Carroll Ave
Collins, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Collins?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Collins Studio Apartments | $859 | $650 | $1,113 |
Collins 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,136 | $685 | $2,006 |
Collins 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,209 | $699 | $2,452 |
Collins 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,372 | $465 | $2,748 |
Collins 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,513 | $445 | $2,225 |
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Cheapest Available Collins Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Collins, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Oakwood in the Gateway Hills neighborhood priced from $799. Northridge Apartments in the Glen Newton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Collins apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Oakwood | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Northridge Apartments | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
Crystal Street Apartments | 2br/2ba | 2BR,2BA | $875 |
Laverne Apartments | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $875 |
Lake Shore Park | B5 | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Collins, IA and Nearby
As of July 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Collins area is the $1.16 price per square foot Pearson Model at The Ridge at Canyon Landing Townhomes in the in the Creekside neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Collins apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA Model at Copper Beech at Ames starting at $800 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the South Ames neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Collins apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Ridge at Canyon Landing Townhomes | Pearson | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.16 |
Copper Beech at Ames | 2BR/2.5BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.65 |
Laverne Apartments | Three Bedroom, Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Woodland Reserve Apartments | 2A 1180 sf | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
Woodland Heights | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.93 |
The Grove at Ames | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.73 |
Northridge Apartments | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
Crystal Street Apartments | 2br/2ba | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
Trilein Village Apartments | 2 BDRM-Remodel | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Oakwood | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
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Getting Around Collins, IA
Walk Score®
2 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
19 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Collins Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Collins Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Collins Apartment is $799 at Oakwood.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Collins Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Collins is starting from $800 at Northridge Apartments.
What is the most affordable Collins Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Collins Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodland Heights and starts from $945.
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