
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Diagonal, IA from $500 (34 Rentals)
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Historic Winterset High School Apartments 55+

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Northern Plains by Kading

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Prairie Grass at Jordan Creek

Vesta Village by Kading
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1135 N College Dr

409.5 E 3rd St

1001 N Buchanan St

1645 N Country Club Rd
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222 Park Ave
Diagonal, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Diagonal?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Diagonal Studio Apartments | $1,043 | $575 | $1,652 |
Diagonal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,081 | $540 | $1,869 |
Diagonal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,240 | $590 | $2,855 |
Diagonal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,578 | $1,050 | $4,057 |
Diagonal 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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Cheapest Available Diagonal Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Diagonal, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Parkway Village Apartments priced from $590. Forest Cove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $615. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Diagonal apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Parkway Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $590 |
Forest Cove Apartments | 1x1 Small | 1BR,1BA | $615 |
Foxwood Apartments | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $641 |
Park Avenue Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $695 |
1010 N 16th St | 1 bedroom unit | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
East Park Apartments | 1/2 Story Down | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
Summit House Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $755 |
Indianola Park Apartments | 1BR Upper | 1BR,1BA | $755 |
Regency Villa of Atlantic | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
The Bridges | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Diagonal, IA and Nearby
As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Diagonal area is the $1.04 price per square foot Platinum Pointe - 3 Bed Model at Platinum Pointe in the starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Diagonal apartment is the Elevate Model at Lift at Jordan Creek starting at $1,199 with a $1.09 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Diagonal apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Platinum Pointe | Platinum Pointe - 3 Bed | 3BR,3BA | $1.04 |
Lift at Jordan Creek | Elevate | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
Linden East Apartments | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Northern Plains by Kading | Cottage - 2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Foxwood Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
Forest Cove Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Next Level Apartments - Deer Run | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Park Avenue Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
Summit House Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Parkway Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom Remodeled | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
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Getting Around Diagonal, IA
Walk Score®
2 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
15 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $615 at Forest Cove 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 $590 at Parkway Village 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 $899.
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