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Maryville Meadows
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maryville Meadows

324 E Summit DrMaryville, MO 64468

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303 W Lowell Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

303 W Lowell Ave

303 W Lowell AveShenandoah, IA 51601
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$695 - $995

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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940 27th St

ClarindaIA51632

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Diagonal, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Diagonal Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Diagonal, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkway Village Apartments priced from $540. Foxwood Apartments in the Easton Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $594. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Diagonal apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkway Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$540
Foxwood ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$594
Woodland Park - Adair1 BR1BR,1BA$600
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageA11BR,1BA$653
Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Park Avenue Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$695
1833 Curtis Ave1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$700
Woodland Park - Red Oak1 BR1BR,1BA$700
1010 N 16th St1 bedroom unit1BR,1BA$725
Forest Cove Apartments2x12BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Diagonal, IA and Nearby

As of January 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Diagonal area is the $0.80 price per square foot Cottage - 3 Model at Northern Plains by Kading in the starting from $985. The second greatest value Diagonal apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Sunset Terrace starting at $1,220 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Easton Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Diagonal apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Northern Plains by KadingCottage - 33BR,2BA$0.80
Sunset Terrace3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.00
Cherry CreekGlenwood-Hutton3BR,1BA$0.99
Forest Cove Apartments2x12BR,1BA$0.89
Deer Run ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$0.95
Park Avenue Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$0.87
Dennis Park ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$0.94
Summit House Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.95
Parkway Village Apartments2 Bedroom Updated2BR,1BA$0.99
Woodland Park - Adair1 BR1BR,1BA$0.92

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Diagonal Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Diagonal Apartment is $540 at Parkway Village Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Diagonal is starting from $636 at Foxwood Apartments.

What is the most affordable Diagonal Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Diagonal Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Forest Cove Apartments and starts from $800.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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