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Van Fossen Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Van Fossen Square

504 Van Fossen LnAdel, IA 50003
Senior Living
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Perry Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Perry Park

2519 Perry Park AvePerry, IA 50220
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Granger Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Granger Lofts

2202 Broadway StGranger, IA 50109
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Whisper Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Whisper Ridge

9005 Bridgewood BlvdWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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Cheapest Available Dallas County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dallas County, IA is a 3 Beds unit found at Valley Railroad Apartments priced from $645. The Pointe on 88th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $682. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dallas County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Valley Railroad Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$645
The Pointe on 88thThe Wild Rose - Market2BR,1BA$682
Alice Place Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Brick Towne at Prairie CrossingStudioStudio,1BA$825
Adel Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
The Lofts at Kettlestone CentralBRAND NEW!! Studio + Private BalconyStudio,1BA$850
Windfield West1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$855
Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments2 bed2BR,1BA$855
Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent LivingStudioStudio,1BA$875
Sunrise MeadowsB4 - St. Croix2BR,2BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dallas County, IA

As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dallas County area is the $1.08 price per square foot Platinum Pointe - 3 Bed Model at Platinum Pointe in the starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Dallas County apartment is the 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at Providence Lane Townhomes starting at $1,620 with a $1.13 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Dallas County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Platinum PointePlatinum Pointe - 3 Bed3BR,3BA$1.08
Providence Lane Townhomes3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.13
Maplewood Townhouses2 Bedroom 2 Bath Townhomes2BR,2BA$1.01
Diamond BrookeB12BR,2BA$1.09
Maple Grove Villas2 Bed 2 Bath Townhome - Renovated2BR,2BA$1.08
Valley Railroad Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.63
Sunrise MeadowsB3 - St. Lucia2BR,2BA$0.94
Twin Eagles EastHoliday Rent special! $500 down first months re...3BR,1BA$0.99
William Pointe by KadingVilla3BR,1BA$0.91
Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments2 bed2BR,1BA$0.99

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dallas County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dallas County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dallas County is at Brick Towne at Prairie Crossing listed at $825.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dallas County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dallas County Apartment is $800 at Alice Place Senior Living.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dallas County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dallas County is starting from $682 at The Pointe on 88th.

What is the most affordable Dallas County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dallas County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Valley Railroad Apartments and starts from $645.

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