3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Decatur, IA (45 Rentals)

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The Meadows
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The Meadows

7500 Meadowlands DrDes Moines, IA 50320

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Largest Available Decatur and Nearby 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Decatur, IA is found at Aspire Townhomes in the Southwoods neighborhood and is 2,163 square feet priced from $2,585. Vesta Village by Kading has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,240 square feet and currently listed start at $1,235. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Decatur:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Aspire TownhomesC32,163 Sq Ft$2,585
Vesta Village by KadingCottage - 31,240 Sq Ft$1,235
Northern Plains by KadingElizabeth1,240 Sq Ft$985
Sunset Terrace3 bed 2 bath1,225 Sq Ft$1,220
Legacy Landing ApartmentsC21,158 Sq Ft$1,469
Cedarbrooke PlaceC1 - Income Restricted1,154 Sq Ft$1,325
The Meadows3 Bedroom1,045 Sq Ft$995
Country Club Estates3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom1,023 Sq Ft$950
Osceola HeightsVilla1,008 Sq Ft$1,010
Fish CreekC1 - Deluxe900 Sq Ft$1,175

Cheapest Available Decatur and Nearby 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 31, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Decatur, IA is the Villa Model starting from $925 at Northern Plains by Kading . The second most affordable Decatur 3 Bedroom is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Country Club Estates starting at $950 . The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Decatur is currently $1,459. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Decatur:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Northern Plains by KadingVilla$925
Country Club Estates3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom$950
The Meadows3 Bedroom$995
Osceola HeightsVilla$1,010
Fish CreekC1 - Deluxe$1,175
Sunset Terrace3 bed 2 bath$1,220
Vesta Village by KadingCottage - 3$1,235
Cedarbrooke PlaceC1 - Income Restricted$1,325
Legacy Landing ApartmentsC2$1,469
Aspire TownhomesC3$2,585

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Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Decatur Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Decatur Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Decatur is $1,459.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Decatur Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Decatur is a 2,163 square feet unit starting from $2,585 at Aspire Townhomes.

What is the average size for Decatur 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Decatur is currently 1,200 sq ft.

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