
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Donahue, IA from $300 (49 Rentals)
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Ecumenical New Horizons

Harrison Lofts

Jersey Meadows

Candlelight Court

Redstone Commons

Oak Valley Apartments

Woodland Apartments

Eagles Crest Apartments
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405 W Columbia Ave

Candlelight Park

Breckenridge Apartments

1616-1634 W 42nd St

Village at Sheridan Meadows

The Hawthorne

Maplewood Apartments

Indian Ridge Apartments

2510 E 50th St
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Walcott Manor Apartments

Windsor Crest Apartments

Sherwood Forest Apartments

Ashford Apartments

Iowa Mutual Lofts

Winding Hills Apartments

Kimberly Club Apartments

The Hendrix

Cross Creek Apartment Homes
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Park Place Apartments

Brookside I & II Senior Apartments

42nd St Apartments

Tallgrass Townhomes

1428 Arlington Ave

3570 Kimberly Downs Rd

3552 Kimberly Downs Rd

328 W Columbia Ave

1326 E 38th St
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3240 Heatherton Dr

627 N Division St

Burtlen House

1421 Grand Ave

1622 Washington St

73 Manor Dr

710 E 13th St

915 W 14th St

3032 Indian Rd
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4624 Cheyenne Ave

1646 W 42nd St

2751 W 72nd St

101 W Spring St
Donahue, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Donahue?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donahue Studio Apartments | $1,031 | $644 | $1,573 |
| Donahue 1 Bedroom Apartments | $898 | $488 | $1,613 |
| Donahue 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,068 | $631 | $1,995 |
| Donahue 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,668 | $597 | $4,990 |
| Donahue 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,630 | $845 | $2,895 |
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Cheapest Available Donahue Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Donahue, 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 $632. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Donahue 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 Large (Top Floor) | 1BR,1BA | $632 |
| Candlelight Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Ecumenical New Horizons | 2 Bedroom Duplex | 2BR,1BA | $655 |
| Woodland Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Eagles Crest Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath with patio | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| 405 W Columbia Ave | 405 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Candlelight Park | Ellington | Studio,1BA | $705 |
| Breckenridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| 1616-1634 W 42nd St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Donahue, IA and Nearby
As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Donahue area is the $0.93 price per square foot 908 Iowa (Duplex) Model at Ecumenical New Horizons in the in the North Side neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Donahue apartment is the row-2th Model at The Row at 35th starting at $1,050 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Donahue apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecumenical New Horizons | 908 Iowa (Duplex) | 4BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| The Row at 35th | row-2th | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| Cross Creek Apartment Homes | Phase II | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| The Hendrix | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Walcott Manor Apartments | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Ecumenical New Horizons | 2 Bedroom Duplex | 2BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| Maplewood Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Harrison Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 1616-1634 W 42nd St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Candlelight Court | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Donahue Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Donahue?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Donahue is at Candlelight Court listed at $650.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Donahue Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Donahue Apartment is $488 at Ecumenical New Horizons.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Donahue Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Donahue is starting from $631 at Ecumenical New Horizons.
What is the most affordable Donahue Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Donahue Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Indian Ridge Apartments and starts from $1,035.
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