Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fort Dodge, IA from $439 (57 Rentals)

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1302 2nd Ave N
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1302 2nd Ave N

1302 2nd Ave NFort Dodge, IA 50501
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Wahkonsa Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wahkonsa Manor

927 Central AveFort Dodge, IA 50501
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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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Biltwell Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Biltwell Apartments

106 N 10th StFort Dodge, IA 50501
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Westridge Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westridge Townhomes

122 Avenue M WFort Dodge, IA 50501
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Cedar Crossing 2
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Crossing 2

2003 Cedar StBoone, IA 50036
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 744 1st St
$575
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744 1st St

Webster CityIA50595
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$575 - $875
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1219 2nd St

Webster CityIA50595
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Furman Regency Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Furman Regency Court

3020 Regency CtAmes, IA 50010
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1005 28th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1005 28th St

1005 28th StAmes, IA 50010
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The Briza
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Briza

1104 8th StBoone, IA 50036
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Spruce Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spruce Pointe

126 Beedle DrAmes, IA 50014
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Fonda Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fonda Apartments

304 Fairburn StFonda, IA 50540
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3319 Story St
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

3319 Story St

3319 Story StAmes, IA 50014
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Furman Western Hills
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Furman Western Hills

230 Raphael AveAmes, IA 50014
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Cheapest Available Fort Dodge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fort Dodge, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Rolfe 20-Unit priced from $495. The Briza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $647. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fort Dodge apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rolfe 20-Unit1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$495
The BrizaRenovated 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$647
Biltwell Apartments106 North Apartments - 402Studio,1BA$696
West TowneStudioStudio,1BA$699
College Creek Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$755
Hickory Ridge Apartments1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$775
Hancock Apartments1X11BR,1BA$780
3500 Grand Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Dodge, IA

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fort Dodge area is the $0.96 price per square foot 4 BR/ 3 BA Model at 2721 London Dr in the in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Fort Dodge apartment is the 902 3rd Ave N Model at 902 3rd Ave N, Unit Khaliki Apartments Llc starting at $950 with a $0.43 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Fort Dodge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2721 London Dr4 BR/ 3 BA4BR,3BA$0.96
902 3rd Ave N, Unit Khaliki Apartments Llc902 3rd Ave N2BR,1BA$0.43
Phillips Luxury Apartments3Br2Ba3BR,2BA$0.90
Walnut Ridge3515 Lincoln Way ( 4 bdrm )4BR,3BA$1.03
802 Dickinson Ave3 Beds / 2 Baths3BR,2BA$0.97
Point at AmesTelluride A3BR,3BA$0.69
The Madison Apartments3x3 Furnished3BR,3BA$0.55
Cedar Pointe by KadingVilla3BR,1BA$1.04
1302 2nd Ave N1302 2nd Ave N2BR,1BA$1.00
Rolfe 20-Unit2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fort Dodge Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fort Dodge?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fort Dodge is at Biltwell Apartments listed at $696.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fort Dodge Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fort Dodge Apartment is $495 at Rolfe 20-Unit.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fort Dodge Apartment for rent?

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

What is the most affordable Fort Dodge Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fort Dodge Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cedar Pointe by Kading and starts from $1,050.

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