
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Exira, IA from $500 (50 Rentals)
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1209 Maple St

Summit House Apartments

Woodland Park - Fontanelle

Woodland Apartments

SUGAR CREEK APARTMENTS

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Brick Towne at Prairie Crossing

Country Court Apartments - Waukee

Windfield West

Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments
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Center Stage

Prairie Grass at Waukee

The Commons at Greenway Park

Sherwood Forest Estates

Regency Villa of Harlan

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William Pointe by Kading

Kettlestone Peak Apartments

The Pitch

Fireside at Waukee

Glenwood Villas
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Cherry Creek

CopperCreek

Prairie Village Commons Apartments and Townhomes

Perrywood Apartments

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Twin Eagles East

Stratford Pointe

Alice Patricia

Brick Towne at Waukee Central 432 Southeast Laurel Street

Launch Townhomes

Sunrise Meadows
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Woodland Park - Adair

City View Apartments

Woodland Park - Red Oak

Regency Villa of Atlantic

Valley Railroad Apartments

Adel Village Apartments

Woodland Park - Griswold

The Bridges

107 N 1st St

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800 State Street

523 S 11th St

810 E Erie St

402 1/2 S Elm St

2709 1st Ave

306 W Reed St

1320 SE Florence Dr

293 NE Basswood Dr

606 Main St

504 Harris St
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Exira, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Exira?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exira Studio Apartments | $982 | $575 | $1,513 |
| Exira 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,113 | $545 | $2,534 |
| Exira 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,444 | $750 | $2,513 |
| Exira 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,698 | $920 | $2,735 |
| Exira 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,295 | $2,295 | $2,295 |
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Cheapest Available Exira Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Exira, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1209 Maple St priced from $550. City View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Exira apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1209 Maple St | 1 BED / 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
| City View Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Summit House Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $755 |
| Woodland Park - Fontanelle | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Woodland Apartments | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $781 |
| Valley Railroad Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $795 |
| SUGAR CREEK APARTMENTS | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Brick Towne at Prairie Crossing | Micro | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $855 |
| Prairie Grass at Waukee | Indigo Vista | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Exira, IA and Nearby
As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Exira area is the $0.98 price per square foot Timberline Model at Timberline Ridge in the in the Glynn Village neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Exira apartment is the Solana Model at Stratford Crossing Flats Townhomes starting at $2,200 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Glynn Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Exira apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timberline Ridge | Timberline | 3BR,3BA | $0.98 |
| Stratford Crossing Flats Townhomes | Solana | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.05 |
| Windfield West | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| Valley Railroad Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.78 |
| Twin Eagles East | Villa | 3BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| William Pointe by Kading | Villa | 3BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Cherry Creek | Glenwood-Villa | 3BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Summit House Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| 1209 Maple St | 1 BED / 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Exira Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Exira?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Exira is at Brick Towne at Prairie Crossing listed at $825.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Exira Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Exira Apartment is $550 at 1209 Maple St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Exira Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Exira is starting from $755 at Summit House Apartments.
What is the most affordable Exira Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Exira Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Valley Railroad Apartments and starts from $795.
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