Cheap Apartments for Rent in Forest City, IA from $400 (28 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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Rolfe 20-Unit
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rolfe 20-Unit

1106-1108 Elm StRolfe, IA 50581

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Heartland Senior Housing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heartland Senior Housing

610 Central AveFort Dodge, IA 50501
Senior Living
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919 N 29th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

919 N 29th St

919 N 29th StFort Dodge, IA 50501
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528 N Grant St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

528 N Grant St

528 N Grant StBlue Earth, MN 56013
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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 Studio unit found at Shalom Tower II priced from $405. Key Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Forest City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shalom Tower IITower I EfficiencyStudio,1BA$405
Key ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$450
City Center Kent ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$495
Rolfe 20-Unit2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$500
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$525
Key West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$550
Woodland Park - Manson1 BR1BR,1BA$600
CityView ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Eytcheson Estates Sherburn2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$700
The River Apartments & TownhomesStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$765

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

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest City area is the $1.23 price per square foot Apt. 28 Model at Lincoln Apartments LLC in the starting from $1,105. The second greatest value Forest City apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Pebble Creek Apartments starting at $895 with a $1.11 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.
Lincoln Apartments LLCApt. 281BR,1BA$1.23
Pebble Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.11
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.74
Shalom Tower IITower II - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.70
Eytcheson Estates Sherburn2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
The Meadows1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.27
Northern Place Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.18
Rolfe 20-Unit2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.82
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95
Woodland Park - Manson1 BR1BR,1BA$1.20

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Getting Around Forest City, IA

Walk Score®

20 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 Shalom Tower II listed at $405.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest City Apartment is $495 at City Center Kent Apartments.

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 $500 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 Northern Place Apartments and starts from $1,125.

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