Cheap Apartments for Rent in Collins, IA from $400 (16 Rentals)

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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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520 5th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 5th St

520 5th StAmes, IA 50010
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312 Sycamore St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

312 Sycamore St

312 Sycamore StCambridge, IA 50046
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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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Oakwood
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood

2101 Oakwood RdAmes, IA 50014
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Collins, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Collins Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Collins, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at 1006 Lincoln Way in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood priced from $745. Oakwood in the Gateway Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Collins apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1006 Lincoln Way2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$745
Oakwood1 bedroom1BR,1BA$799
Crystal Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$800
Northridge Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$800
Trilein Village Apartments2 BDRM2BR,1BA$860

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Collins, IA and Nearby

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Collins area is the $1.06 price per square foot Pearson Model at The Ridge at Canyon Landing Townhomes in the in the Creekside neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Collins apartment is the D1 - 40 - Income Restricted Model at Hawthorne Pointe starting at $1,421 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Collins apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Ridge at Canyon Landing TownhomesPearson3BR,2.5BA$1.06
Hawthorne PointeD1 - 40 - Income Restricted4BR,2BA$1.05
The Grove at Ames3BR/3BA3BR,3BA$0.51
The Quarters AmesB - 2x22BR,2BA$0.63
The Landing AmesC3 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.47
Woodland Heights3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.93
Avondale Trace CondosAC.1B.1B.B/P1BR,1BA$1.06
Northridge Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.89
1006 Lincoln Way2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.83
Oakwood1 bedroom1BR,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

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 $745 at 1006 Lincoln Way.

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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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