
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Exira, IA from $500 (54 Rentals)
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Summit House Apartments

1209 Maple St

Woodland Park - Fontanelle

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Brick Towne at Prairie Crossing

Woodland Apartments

SUGAR CREEK APARTMENTS

Windfield West

Center Stage

Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments
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Regency Villa of Harlan

Prairie Grass at Waukee

Kettlestone Peak Apartments

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William Pointe by Kading

Country Court Apartments - Waukee

The Pitch

Fireside at Waukee

Glenwood Villas
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CopperCreek

Cherry Creek

Brick Towne at Waukee Central 432 Southeast Laurel Street

Prairie Village Commons Apartments and Townhomes

Alice Patricia

Sunrise Meadows

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Twin Eagles East

Converge NW

Stratford Pointe

Launch Townhomes
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Woodland Park - Adair

Red Oak 48-(City View Apartments)

Woodland Park - Red Oak

Valley Railroad Apartments

Regency Villa of Atlantic

Adel Village Apartments

Woodland Park - Griswold

The Bridges

SUNDANCE ATLANTIC APARTMENTS

2709 1st Ave
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702 N 6th St

800 State Street

810 E Erie St

450 Laurel St

605 Vine St

2801 1st Ave

303 W Mills St

Perrywood Apartments

456 S Walnut St

314 Warford 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 | $869 | $575 | $995 |
| Exira 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,111 | $545 | $2,358 |
| Exira 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,367 | $700 | $2,261 |
| Exira 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,646 | $925 | $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 Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments) priced from $695. 1209 Maple St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Exira apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| 1209 Maple St | 2 BED / 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $700 |
| Valley Railroad Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $725 |
| Summit House Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $755 |
| Woodland Park - Fontanelle | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Brick Towne at Prairie Crossing | Micro | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Woodland Apartments | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $781 |
| SUGAR CREEK APARTMENTS | 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $855 |
| Windfield West | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $855 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Exira, IA and Nearby
As of August 04, 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 Alton Model at Stratford Crossing Flats Townhomes starting at $2,100 with a $1.27 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 | Alton | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.27 |
| Valley Railroad Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.71 |
| William Pointe by Kading | Villa | 3BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Sunrise Meadows | B1 - Montego Bay | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Sunrise Valley Trails Apartments | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| SUGAR CREEK APARTMENTS | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Country Court Apartments - Waukee | 2brtotalremodel | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Summit House Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
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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 $775.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Exira Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Exira Apartment is $695 at Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments).
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 $700 at 1209 Maple St.
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 $725.
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