Cheap Apartments for Rent in Forest City, IA from $400 (46 Rentals)

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Winngate Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Winngate Village

102-104 Winngate DrForest City, IA 50436
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Community Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Community Plaza

125 Cathedral Oaks RdForest City, IA 50436
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Rolfe 20-Unit
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rolfe 20-Unit

1106-1108 Elm StRolfe, IA 50581

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property at 546 2nd St

$495 - $575

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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546 2nd St

Webster CityIA50595
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Heartland Senior Housing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heartland Senior Housing

610 Central AveFort Dodge, IA 50501
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property at 121 Clinton St

$650

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$650
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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121 Clinton St

AustinMN55912

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property at 220 E 7th St

$795

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$795
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$795

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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220 E 7th St

Albert LeaMN56007
property at 702 E Main St

$850

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$850
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$850

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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702 E Main St

Albert LeaMN56007
property at 101 Elm St

$875 - $1,250

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$875
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2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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101 Elm St

ClaremontMN55924

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Palisades
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palisades

2340 River RoadIowa Falls, IA 50126
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Forest City, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Forest City, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Shalom Tower II priced from $405. Rolfe 20-Unit has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Forest City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shalom Tower IITower I Efficiency1BR,1BA$405
Rolfe 20-Unit1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$495
Key ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$500
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$525
Burt 18-Unit (Countryside Properties)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$525
Key West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$550
Meadow Bloom Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$607
CityView ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$650
Eytcheson Estates Sherburn2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$701
Eytcheson Estates Welcome1 Bedroom2BR,1BA$701

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

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest City area is the $0.68 price per square foot 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at Pheasant Run Apartments in the starting from $975. The second greatest value Forest City apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms Model at Pebble Creek Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.03 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pheasant Run Apartments3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$0.68
Pebble Creek Apartments3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms3BR,1.5BA$1.03
Meadow Lake of Clear Lake Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.97
CityView Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.08
Shalom Tower IITower II - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.73
Meadow Bloom Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.79
Eytcheson Estates Sherburn2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
Eytcheson Estates Welcome1 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
Rolfe 20-Unit2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Forest City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Forest City is at Key Apartments listed at $500.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest City Apartment is $405 at Shalom Tower II.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Forest City is starting from $595 at Rolfe 20-Unit.

What is the most affordable Forest City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Forest City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pheasant Run Apartments and starts from $975.

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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