Cheap Apartments for Rent in Forest City, IA from $500 (44 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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Flats on 21
$689 - $1,798

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Base Rent$689 - $1,798
Total Monthly Price$689 - $1,798
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Flats on 21

1310 21st Ave NWAustin, MN 55912
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property at 101 Park St N
$700

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Base Rent$700
Total Monthly Price$700
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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101 Park St N, Unit upper

101 Park St N
Minnesota LakeMN56068
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114 W 14th St
$750 - $850

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Base Rent$750 - $850
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1 Month Lease Term
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114 W 14th St

114 W 14th StBlue Earth, MN 56013
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Shalom Tower II
1 Bedroom Apartments

Shalom Tower II

321 4th St NEMason City, IA 50401
Senior Living
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Rolfe 20-Unit
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rolfe 20-Unit

1106-1108 Elm StRolfe, IA 50581
property at 1219 2nd St
$575 - $875
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1219 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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919 N 29th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

919 N 29th St

919 N 29th StFort Dodge, IA 50501
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property at 930 S Broadway Ave
$695 - $1,100

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Base Rent$695
Total Monthly Price$695
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930 S Broadway Ave

Albert LeaMN56007
property at 517 E 4th St
$750

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Base Rent$750
Total Monthly Price$750
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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517 E 4th St

Albert LeaMN56007
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The Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Manor

4 3rd St NWMason City, IA 50401
Senior Living
property at 107 Main St E
$825 - $845

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Base Rent$825
Total Monthly Price$825
1 Bedroom Rentals
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107 Main St E

Clarks GroveMN56016

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Palisades
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palisades

2340 River RoadIowa Falls, IA 50126
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Bricelyn Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bricelyn Plaza

314 N Main StBricelyn, MN 56014
property at 802 9th Ave SE
$900

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Base Rent$900
Total Monthly Price$900
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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802 9th Ave SE

AustinMN55912
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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 Regency Apartments priced from $200. Burt 18-Unit (Countryside Properties) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $425. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Forest City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Regency Apartments1 BD1BR,1BA$200
Burt 18-Unit (Countryside Properties)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$425
Rolfe 20-Unit1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$495
Key ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$500
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$525
Key West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$550
Eytcheson Estates Welcome1 Bedroom2BR,1BA$701
Skye Lofts ApartmentsOne Bedroom Unit1BR,1BA$790
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
CityView Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$865

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

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest City 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 Forest City apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Skye Lofts Apartments starting at $1,500 with a $1.10 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.
Phillips Luxury Apartments3Br2Ba3BR,2BA$0.90
Skye Lofts Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.10
UNION HOUSE APARTMENTS3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.26
Halter Vista Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.15
CityView Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.10
Eytcheson Estates Welcome1 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
Cypress Pointe Emmetsburg2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.28
Rolfe 20-Unit2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
Regency Apartments1 BD1BR,1BA$0.35
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 $200 at Regency 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 $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 UNION HOUSE APARTMENTS and starts from $1,325.

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