
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dixon, IA from $300 (50 Rentals)
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Jersey Meadows

Ecumenical New Horizons

Cross Creek

Harrison Lofts

Candlelight Court

Jebens Court Apartments

Oak Valley Apartments

Redstone Commons

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Eagles Crest Apartments

3240 Heatherton Dr

Candlelight Park

Breckenridge Apartments

1616-1634 W 42nd St

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Ashford Apartments

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The Hendrix

Walcott Manor Apartments

Iowa Mutual Lofts

Park Place Apartments

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1428 Arlington Ave

604 W 3rd St

405 W Columbia Ave

3552 Kimberly Downs Rd

328 W Columbia Ave

627 N Division St

Burtlen House

1421 Grand Ave

1622 Washington St

73 Manor Dr
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3032 Indian Rd

915 W 14th St

710 E 13th St

4624 Cheyenne Ave

2224 Iowa St

1510 Brady St

427 N Brady St

1646 W 42nd St

2751 W 72nd St

101 W Spring St
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Dixon, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dixon?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixon Studio Apartments | $878 | $644 | $1,365 |
| Dixon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $912 | $488 | $1,565 |
| Dixon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,100 | $631 | $2,140 |
| Dixon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,565 | $597 | $4,990 |
| Dixon 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,573 | $845 | $2,895 |
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Cheapest Available Dixon Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Dixon, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ecumenical New Horizons in the North Side neighborhood priced from $488. Jersey Meadows in the North Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $588. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dixon apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecumenical New Horizons | 1002 Ash #6 (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $488 |
| Jersey Meadows | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $588 |
| Cross Creek | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $602 |
| Ecumenical New Horizons | 2 Bedroom Rowhouse | 2BR,1BA | $650 |
| Candlelight Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Jebens Court Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Woodland Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Eagles Crest Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath with patio | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| 3240 Heatherton Dr | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Candlelight Park | Ellington | Studio,1BA | $705 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dixon, IA and Nearby
As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dixon area is the $0.88 price per square foot row-2th Model at The Row at 35th in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Dixon apartment is the Warren St (Duplex) Model at Ecumenical New Horizons starting at $1,150 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the North Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dixon apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Row at 35th | row-2th | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| Ecumenical New Horizons | Warren St (Duplex) | 4BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Ecumenical New Horizons | 4 Bedroom Duplex | 4BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| 3240 Heatherton Dr | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Cross Creek | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.72 |
| Walcott Manor Apartments | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Maplewood Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 1616-1634 W 42nd St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Jebens Court Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Candlelight Court | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dixon Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dixon?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dixon is at Candlelight Court listed at $650.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dixon Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dixon Apartment is $488 at Ecumenical New Horizons.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dixon Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dixon is starting from $631 at Ecumenical New Horizons.
What is the most affordable Dixon Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Dixon Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cross Creek and starts from $830.
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