Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fort Madison, IA from $300 (16 Rentals)
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Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments
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Aspen Court

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304 S 2nd St

326 W Jefferson St

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Fort Madison, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fort Madison?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fort Madison Studio Apartments | $899 | $390 | $1,200 |
Fort Madison 1 Bedroom Apartments | $843 | $510 | $1,800 |
Fort Madison 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,020 | $300 | $1,700 |
Fort Madison 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,311 | $340 | $1,900 |
Fort Madison 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,269 | $600 | $1,800 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fort Madison, IA
Pricing Updated: 06/25/2025Current apartment rentals in the Fort Madison, IA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Fort Madison Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Pershing Place | $1,050 | $675 | 7 |
Cheapest Available Fort Madison Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Fort Madison, IA is a 3 Beds unit found at Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments priced from $340. Macomb Rentals has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $390. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fort Madison apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $340 |
Macomb Rentals | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $390 |
Smith and Royer Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
Mediapolis Village | Unit 67 | 2BR,1BA | $595 |
Green Gable Cottages | Green Gable - Memorial Park Rd | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Madison, IA and Nearby
As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fort Madison area is the $0.84 price per square foot Unit 55 Model at Fairfield Estates in the starting from $1,057. The second greatest value Fort Madison apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments starting at $340 with a $0.30 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Fort Madison apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Fairfield Estates | Unit 55 | 4BR,2BA | $0.84 |
Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.30 |
Churchill Lofts | Churchill Lofts - 210 | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
PARKWAY ESTATES | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.81 |
School House Apartments | 1 Bedroom and 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Louden Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
Park Madison Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
833 Ave G, Unit 202 | 833 Ave G | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
1006 Avenue H, Unit 1 | 1006 Avenue H | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Mediapolis Village | Unit 38 | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
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Getting Around Fort Madison, IA
Walk Score®
44 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
48 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fort Madison Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fort Madison?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fort Madison is at Macomb Rentals listed at $390.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fort Madison Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fort Madison Apartment is $510 at Macomb Rentals.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fort Madison Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fort Madison is starting from $450 at Macomb Rentals.
What is the most affordable Fort Madison Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Fort Madison Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments and starts from $340.
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