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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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324 E Summit DrMaryville, MO 64468
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303 W Lowell Ave
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303 W Lowell Ave

303 W Lowell AveShenandoah, IA 51601
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1833 Curtis Ave
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1833 Curtis Ave

1833 Curtis AveChariton, IA 50049
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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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 Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments) priced from $695. 1209 Maple St 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 Diagonal apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
1209 Maple St2 BED / 1 BATH2BR,1BA$700
Foxwood ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$701
Sunset Apartments1 bedroom,Studio,1BA$725
Indianola Park II Apartments1BR Upper1BR,1BA$750
Indianola Park Apartments1BR Upper1BR,1BA$750
Summit House Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$755
Woodland Park - Fontanelle1 BR1BR,1BA$775
Norwalk MeadowsA1 Classic1BR,1BA$795
Clarinda West Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Diagonal, IA and Nearby

As of August 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Diagonal area is the $1.09 price per square foot Vail Model at High Pointe in the in the Prairie View neighborhood starting from $1,114. The second greatest value Diagonal apartment is the C1 Model at Next Level Apartments - Easton Village starting at $882 with a $0.88 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.
High PointeVail2BR,2BA$1.09
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageC13BR,1BA$0.88
Linden East ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.00
Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments2 bed2BR,1BA$0.99
Vesta Village by KadingCottage - 22BR,1BA$1.09
Northern Plains by KadingCottage - 22BR,1BA$0.94
Deer Run ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.04
Dennis Park ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.02
Summit House Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.95
Foxwood ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.12

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $695 at Red Oak 48-Unit (City View 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 $700 at 1209 Maple St.

What is the most affordable Diagonal Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Diagonal Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Next Level Apartments - Easton Village and starts from $884.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.