Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dakota City, IA from $400 (33 Rentals)

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Rolfe 20-Unit
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rolfe 20-Unit

1106-1108 Elm StRolfe, IA 50581
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507 1st Ave N
2 Bedroom Apartments

507 1st Ave N

507 1st Ave NHumboldt, IA 50548
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Heartland Senior Housing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heartland Senior Housing

610 Central AveFort Dodge, IA 50501
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Furman Regency Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Furman Regency Court

3020 Regency CtAmes, IA 50010
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919 N 29th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

919 N 29th St

919 N 29th StFort Dodge, IA 50501
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Fonda Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fonda Apartments

304 Fairburn StFonda, IA 50540
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2721 Luther Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2721 Luther Dr

2721 Luther DrAmes, IA 50010

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Dakota City, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dakota City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dakota City, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Burt 18-Unit (Countryside Properties) priced from $450. Hubbard Maple Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dakota City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Burt 18-Unit (Countryside Properties)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$450
Hubbard Maple Street Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$450
Rolfe 20-Unit2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$500
Woodland Park - Manson1 BR1BR,1BA$600
College Creek ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$670
Melrose Park Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$705
Western Hills Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$745
Hickory Ridge Apartments0 bed, 1 bathStudio,1BA$775
Praireview Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$846
Seneca Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dakota City, IA and Nearby

As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dakota City area is the $1.12 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Remodel Model at Alpine Manor Apartments in the in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Dakota City apartment is the Villa Model at Cedar Pointe starting at $1,045 with a $1.04 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Dakota City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Alpine Manor Apartments3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Remodel3BR,2BA$1.12
Cedar PointeVilla3BR,1BA$1.04
Meadow Lake of Clear Lake Apartments3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$1.02
Somerset Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Western Hills Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.05
SUNDANCE BOONE APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.08
Seneca Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Hubbard Maple Street Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$0.73
Rolfe 20-Unit2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.82
Woodland Park - Manson1 BR1BR,1BA$1.20

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Getting Around Dakota City, IA

Walk Score®

32 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dakota City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dakota City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dakota City is at College Creek Apartments listed at $670.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dakota City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dakota City Apartment is $450 at Burt 18-Unit (Countryside Properties).

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dakota City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dakota City is starting from $500 at Rolfe 20-Unit.

What is the most affordable Dakota City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dakota City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Meadow Lake of Clear Lake Apartments and starts from $965.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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