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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 |
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Collins Studio Apartments | $927 | $830 | $1,082 |
Collins 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,108 | $685 | $1,979 |
Collins 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,222 | $699 | $2,568 |
Collins 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,345 | $465 | $2,821 |
Collins 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,438 | $445 | $1,883 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1006 Lincoln Way | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $745 |
Oakwood | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Crystal Street Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Northridge Apartments | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
Trilein Village Apartments | 2 BDRM | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Ridge at Canyon Landing Townhomes | Pearson | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.06 |
Hawthorne Pointe | D1 - 40 - Income Restricted | 4BR,2BA | $1.05 |
The Grove at Ames | 3BR/3BA | 3BR,3BA | $0.51 |
The Quarters Ames | B - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.63 |
The Landing Ames | C3 - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.47 |
Woodland Heights | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.93 |
Avondale Trace Condos | AC.1B.1B.B/P | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Northridge Apartments | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
1006 Lincoln Way | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
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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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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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 $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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