
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dows, IA from $400 (50 Rentals)
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Hubbard Maple Street Apartments

Key Apartments

18 S Adams Ave

Key West Apartments

Furman 24th Street Apartments

203 Campus

Woodland Park - Eldora

919 N 29th St

Grandview Square Apartments
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Northridge Apartments

The Manor

Phillips Luxury Apartments

Prairieview Manor

Aspen Village

2706 Kent Ave

1200 Jade Apartments

Federal Ave Rowhomes

Beautiful Location with Lots of Trees and Greenspace

546 2nd St
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520 5th St

Heartland Senior Housing

Furman Regency Court

1005 28th St

210 N Main St

116 Shepard St

1423 K Ave

919 6th St

1006 Lincoln Way

215 N Main St
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1420 5th Ave N

741 Westridge Rd

2721 Luther Dr

5504 Kansas Dr

Ferndale Furman Apartments

639 2nd St

4008 Ontario St

216 N 14th St

1337 Ave C

Palisades
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Dows, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dows?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dows Studio Apartments | $809 | $500 | $1,145 |
| Dows 1 Bedroom Apartments | $925 | $405 | $1,575 |
| Dows 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,101 | $705 | $1,735 |
| Dows 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,267 | $850 | $1,700 |
| Dows 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,718 | $937 | $2,500 |
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Cheapest Available Dows Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Dows, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Shalom Tower II priced from $405. Hubbard Maple Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $460. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dows apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shalom Tower II | Tower I Efficiency | 1BR,1BA | $405 |
| Hubbard Maple Street Apartments | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $460 |
| Key Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $500 |
| 18 S Adams Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $525 |
| Key West Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $550 |
| Woodland Park - Eldora | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| District 29 Apartments & Townhomes | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $779 |
| Melrose Park Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| Grandview Square Apartments | 2bed 1bth | 2BR,1BA | $790 |
| Somerset Apartments | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dows, IA and Nearby
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dows area is the $1.25 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at The Meadows in the starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Dows apartment is the 3305 Roy Key ( 3 bedroom ) Model at Northern Lights Apartments starting at $1,170 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dows apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows | 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Northern Lights Apartments | 3305 Roy Key ( 3 bedroom ) | 3BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| Alpine Manor Apartments | 3 bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Grandview Square Apartments | 2bed 1bth | 2BR,1BA | $0.79 |
| 2706 Kent Ave | 2706 Kent Ave ( 2 bedroom ) | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| The Allure at Rivers Edge | 2 Bed/2bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Shalom Tower II | Tower II - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.73 |
| Woodland Park - Eldora | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Hubbard Maple Street Apartments | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| 18 S Adams Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dows Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dows?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dows is at Key Apartments listed at $500.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dows Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dows Apartment is $405 at Shalom Tower II.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dows Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dows is starting from $790 at Grandview Square Apartments.
What is the most affordable Dows Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Dows Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Alpine Manor Apartments and starts from $1,149.
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