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Defiance, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Defiance Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Defiance, IA is a Studio unit found at Dana Village priced from $536. Westwood Apartments in the Old Market neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Defiance apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dana VillageS3Studio,1BA$536
Westwood Apartments2 BD2BR,1BA$700
Regency Villa of Atlantic1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Defiance, IA and Nearby

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Defiance area is the $1.18 price per square foot AC.2B.2B.B/P Model at The Brandeis in the in the Old Market neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Defiance apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at The Archive starting at $1,475 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Twin City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Defiance apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The BrandeisAC.2B.2B.B/P2BR,2BA$1.18
The Archive2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.21
Residences at Sorensen Square3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.08
Westwood Apartments2 BD2BR,1BA$0.67
Deerfield ApartmentsBirch2BR,2BA$1.12
The BluffsTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.12
DeerfieldTwo Bedroom 22A2BR,1.75BA$1.26
Summerset Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.09
Larimore Senior ResidencesOne Bed/One Bath - 50%1BR,1BA$1.28
Dana VillageS1BStudio ,1BA$0.79

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Frequently Asked Questions about Defiance

What type of rentals are currently available in Defiance?

There are currently 47 Apartments for Rent in Defiance, IA with pricing that ranges from $536 to $2,450. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Defiance ranging from $895 to $3,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Defiance?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Defiance ranges from $895 to $3,300 with an average monthly rent of $2,008.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Defiance?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Defiance range from $1,050 to $2,450, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $2,595. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,525 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,500.

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