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400 Minnesota StHolstein, IA 51025
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22 Floors

1314 Mike Fahey StOmaha, NE 68102

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Dow City, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dow City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dow City, IA is a Studio unit found at WinnaVegas Villas priced from $660. Residences at Sorensen Square in the North Omaha neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dow City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
WinnaVegas VillasEfficiencyStudio,1BA$660
Residences at Sorensen Square1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
Larimore Senior ResidencesOne Bed/One Bat 60%1BR,1BA$760
Woodland ApartmentsOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$781
Westwood Apartments2 BD2BR,1BA$785
Regency Villa of Atlantic1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
Maple SecondOne Bed/One Bath | 1-11BR,1BA$875
NoDoBillyStudio,1BA$900
Featherstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom | One Bath1BR,1BA$900
3633 Avenue A2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dow City, IA and Nearby

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dow City area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3X2 Garden Model at Hidden Bluffs Apartments in the starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Dow City apartment is the 2 BD Model at Westwood Apartments starting at $785 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the Old Market neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dow City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hidden Bluffs Apartments3X2 Garden3BR,2BA$1.14
Westwood Apartments2 BD2BR,1BA$0.75
CopperCreek2 Bed, 1 Bath - 1032 SF2BR,1BA$1.26
Cottonwood Apartments2X1B2BR,1BA$1.13
The BluffsTwo Bedroom 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1.05
Nichol Flats1x1 A1BR,1BA$1.26
Riverbend - Newly Renovated! Call today!One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24
Sherwood Forest Estates1 Bedroom 1 Bath Small1BR,1BA$1.30
Larimore Senior ResidencesOne Bed/One Bat 60%1BR,1BA$1.13
Residences at Sorensen Square1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dow City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dow City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dow City is at WinnaVegas Villas listed at $660.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dow City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dow City Apartment is $750 at Residences at Sorensen Square.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dow City is starting from $785 at Westwood Apartments.

What is the most affordable Dow City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dow City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 3633 Avenue A and starts from $1,050.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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