
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Dows, IA from $460 (45 Rentals)
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Hubbard Maple Street Apartments

Key Apartments

18 S Adams Ave

Key West Apartments

Woodland Park - Eldora

Grandview Square Apartments

Pheasant Hollow Apartments

Meadow Lake of Clear Lake Apartments
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1006 Lincoln Way

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City Center Kent Apartments

Somerset Apartments

3500 Grand Ave

Northridge Apartments

Prairieview Manor
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1200 Jade Apartments

District 29

Shalom Tower II

520 5th St

731 Ave C

744 1st St

Heartland Senior Housing

Furman 24th Street Apartments

Furman Regency Court
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1005 28th St

203 Campus

700 Central Ave

116 Shepard St

919 N 29th St

334 Center St

215 N Main St

919 6th St

Bergengreen Apartments
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721 Westridge Rd

2721 Luther Dr

821 Willow St

703 Westridge Rd

The Manor

Ferndale Furman Apartments

1425 4th Ave N

814 Burnett Ave

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 | $843 | $500 | $1,095 |
| Dows 1 Bedroom Apartments | $954 | $200 | $1,575 |
| Dows 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,156 | $705 | $1,735 |
| Dows 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,225 | $850 | $2,370 |
| 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 Regency Apartments priced from $200. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regency Apartments | 1 BD | 1BR,1BA | $200 |
| 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 |
| Grandview Square Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Melrose Park Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| City Center Kent Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| 3500 Grand Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dows, IA and Nearby
As of August 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dows area is the $0.90 price per square foot 3Br2Ba Model at Phillips Luxury Apartments in the starting from $1,860. The second greatest value Dows apartment is the 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at Pheasant Hollow Apartments starting at $850 with a $0.61 price per square foot . 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips Luxury Apartments | 3Br2Ba | 3BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| Pheasant Hollow Apartments | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.61 |
| Alpine Manor Apartments | 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Remodel | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Grandview Square Apartments | 2bed 1bth | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| Aspen Village | 2724 Stange (2 bdrm) | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| The Allure at Rivers Edge | 2 Bed/2bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Woodland Park - Eldora | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Hubbard Maple Street Apartments | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| Regency Apartments | 1 BD | 1BR,1BA | $0.35 |
| 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 $200 at Regency Apartments.
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 $795 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 Pheasant Hollow Apartments and starts from $850.
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