Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dawson, IA from $400 (36 Rentals)

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Cedar Crossing 2
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Cedar Crossing 2

2003 Cedar StBoone, IA 50036
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612 NE 4th St
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612 NE 4th St

612 NE 4th StGrimes, IA 50111
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Boone Park Apartments
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Boone Park Apartments

1127 S Linn StBoone, IA 50036
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501 NE Jacob St
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501 NE Jacob St

501 NE Jacob StGrimes, IA 50111
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Dawson, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dawson Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dawson, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Granger Lofts in the Royal Estates neighborhood priced from $755. The Briza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dawson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Granger Lofts1BR Ground1BR,1BA$755
The BrizaRenovated 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Brick Towne at Prairie CrossingStudioStudio,1BA$825
Adel Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments2 bed2BR,1BA$855
Windfield West1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$855
SUNDANCE BOONE APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$895
Destination 141Apartment - StudioStudio,1BA$895
William Pointe by KadingVilla3BR,1BA$920
Brick Towne at Waukee Central1 Bedroom Internet & Cable Included1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dawson, IA and Nearby

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dawson area is the $1.20 price per square foot Alton Model at Stratford Crossing Flats Townhomes in the in the Glynn Village neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Dawson apartment is the A Model at James Point Luxury Townhomes starting at $1,895 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Kennybrook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dawson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stratford Crossing Flats TownhomesAlton3BR,2.5BA$1.20
James Point Luxury TownhomesA3BR,2.5BA$1.20
Perry Townhomes3 BR 2.5 BA3BR,2.5BA$1.06
Sunrise MeadowsB4 - St. Croix2BR,2BA$1.02
Anna's Grove by KadingVilla3BR,1BA$1.09
William Pointe by KadingVilla3BR,1BA$0.91
Alice Patricia Apartments2BR-9902BR,2BA$1.21
Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments2 bed2BR,1BA$0.89
SUNDANCE BOONE APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.08
Granger Lofts1BR Ground1BR,1BA$1.26

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3 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dawson Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dawson?

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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dawson Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dawson Apartment is $755 at Granger Lofts.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dawson is starting from $855 at Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments.

What is the most affordable Dawson Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dawson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at William Pointe by Kading and starts from $920.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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