
Cheap Homes for Rent in Collins, IA from $700 (12 Rentals)
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209 E 6th St

317-319 20th St

823-825 Wilson Ave

1315 Douglas Ave

1250 24th St
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1906 Wilson Ave

1104 6th St

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Collins, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Collins?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Collins 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,022 | $795 | $1,490 |
Collins 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,975 | $1,250 | $3,300 |
Collins 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,103 | $1,250 | $2,995 |
Collins 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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Cheapest Available Collins Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Collins, IA is a Studio unit found at Parkside Apartments in the Meadow Brook North neighborhood priced from $725. Woodland Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $795. 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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Parkside Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Woodland Heights | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
Oakwood | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Spacious Apartments minutes from everything | 2br/2ba | 2BR,2BA | $875 |
Laverne Apartments | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Collins, IA and Nearby
As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Collins area is the $1.09 price per square foot Pearson Model at The Ridge at Canyon Landing Townhomes in the in the Creekside neighborhood starting from $1,550. 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 | $1.09 |
Copper Beech at Ames | 2BR/2.5BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.65 |
Avondale Trace Condos | AC.3B.2B.B/P | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
Laverne Apartments | Three Bedroom, Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
The Quarters Ames | A - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.55 |
The Grove at Ames | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.73 |
Lake Shore Park | B6 | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Spacious Apartments minutes from everything | 2br/2ba | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
Woodland Heights | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Oakwood | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Collins
What type of rentals are currently available in Collins?
There are currently 44 Apartments for Rent in Collins, IA with pricing that ranges from $445 to $3,005. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Collins ranging from $775 to $3,300.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Collins?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Collins ranges from $775 to $3,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,575.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Collins?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Collins range from $465 to $3,005, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $445.
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