
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Collins, IA from $400 (58 Rentals)
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Woodland Heights

1006 Lincoln Way

Trilein Village

Oakwood

Brick Towne at Piper

Brick Towne Ames

South Meadow

Northridge Apartments

409 4th St NE
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420 S 4th St

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Lake Shore Park

Timbercreek Apartments

Crystal Street Apartments

Wessex Apartments

1108 S. 4th Street

Parkside Luxury Apartments

Lake Shore Apartments
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Ashbrooke

Woodland Reserve Apartments

The Standard at 36th Street

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Villas at Deerwood

The Republic

Spectrum Heights NEW!

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Kadin Trail

Northgate Apartments

The Catalyst

Avondale Trace Condos
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Windsor Village Condos

Hawthorne Pointe

Ledgestone Townhomes

Northpointe Townhomes

17 E Howard St

520 5th St

312 Sycamore St

919 6th St

Baxter Park Apartments

Tall Timber Apartments
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Laverne Apartments

Walnut Pointe

South View

2041 Cottonwood Rd

Aurora Heights

1207 NE 5th Ln

1108 NE 7th Ln

5711 NE Lowell Ln

The Ridge at Canyon Landing Townhomes

Edgeland at Bondurant Townhomes
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Collins, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Collins?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collins Studio Apartments | $887 | $770 | $1,070 |
| Collins 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,151 | $710 | $2,342 |
| Collins 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,263 | $699 | $2,846 |
| Collins 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,306 | $520 | $3,067 |
| Collins 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,545 | $595 | $2,325 |
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Cheapest Available Collins Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Collins, IA is a 4 Beds unit found at Copper Beech in the South Ames neighborhood priced from $595. The Grove in the Grand Junction neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $599. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Collins apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Beech | 4BR/4.5BA | 4BR,4BA | $595 |
| The Grove | 3BR/3BA Upgraded | 3BR,3BA | $599 |
| 110 N Maple St | 2-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $700 |
| Oakwood | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Brick Towne at Piper | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| 409 4th St NE | 2BR 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $810 |
| Woodland Heights | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $820 |
| South Meadow | 1 BR 1 BA - Timber - Suite - L | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
| Park Place Apartments | 2BR Upper | 2BR,1BA | $880 |
| East Park Village Apartments | 2BR Upper | 2BR,1BA | $880 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Collins, IA and Nearby
As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Collins area is the $1.18 price per square foot Pearson Model at The Ridge at Canyon Landing Townhomes in the in the Creekside neighborhood starting from $1,678. The second greatest value Collins apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Oakwood starting at $1,350 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Gateway Hills 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ridge at Canyon Landing Townhomes | Pearson | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.18 |
| Oakwood | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| The Grove | 3BR/3BA Upgraded | 3BR,3BA | $0.48 |
| Walnut Pointe | Villa | 3BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Crystal Street Apartments | 2br/2ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| Lake Shore Park | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 110 N Maple St | 2-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Woodland Heights | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 409 4th St NE | 2BR 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Brick Towne at Piper | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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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 $775 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 $700 at 110 N Maple St.
What is the most affordable Collins Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Collins Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Grove and starts from $599.
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