
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Keystone, IA from $500 (50 Rentals)
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Goldfinch Meadows

Oakview

Forest Ridge Apartments

Prairie Village of LaPorte City

Southview Apartments

Woodcrest Apartments

Northview Apartments

Windsor on the River

The Retreat on 6th
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The Malory Apartments

Alexandra Apartments

Union at Wiley

Raintree Apartments

Pheasant Run Apartments

Edgewood

1310-1320 Wenig Rd NE

Ellis Urban Lofts

Harvest Lofts

Apache Park
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2535 Ellis View Ct NW

Jacolyn Corner Condos Apartments

245 Kingston

Cedar River Bluffs Apartments

Westgate Apartments

Prairie Bend

Westdale Meadows

The Crossing on Boyson

Crestwood Ridge Apartments

425 McClellan St
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3740 F Ave NE

114 E 4th St

233 Harnett St NW

Valley High

5900 Osage Rd

Urban Edge Apartments

3200-3201 G Ave NW

Westcove North

117-129 Harbet Ave NW

3271 Ansborough Ave
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310 8th Ave

307 Velvas St

107 Clark St

900 1/2 Heefner St

Sugar Creek Townhomes

Westcove

812 East End Ave

1804 6th Ave SE

The Avenue

ARRO Senior (55+) Apartments
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Keystone, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Keystone?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keystone Studio Apartments | $941 | $620 | $1,160 |
| Keystone 1 Bedroom Apartments | $901 | $560 | $1,575 |
| Keystone 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,112 | $760 | $1,725 |
| Keystone 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,410 | $995 | $1,865 |
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Cheapest Available Keystone Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Keystone, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Shamrock Apartments in the Usher's Ferry Historic Village neighborhood priced from $560. Goldfinch Meadows in the Cedar Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $580. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Keystone apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shamrock Apartments | Shamrock small 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $560 |
| Goldfinch Meadows | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $580 |
| Prairie Village of LaPorte City | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $643 |
| Northview Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Oakview | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| The Malory Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $840 |
| 1310-1320 Wenig Rd NE | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $925 |
| Apache Park | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $995 |
| Union at Wiley | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| 2535 Ellis View Ct NW | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Keystone, IA and Nearby
As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Keystone area is the $1.28 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Model at Cedar River Bluffs Apartments in the in the Usher's Ferry Historic Village neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Keystone apartment is the 2x1 Model at 2535 Ellis View Ct NW starting at $995 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Usher's Ferry Historic Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Keystone apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar River Bluffs Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| 2535 Ellis View Ct NW | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Union at Wiley | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| The Malory Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Shamrock Apartments | Arrowridge small 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Stone Ridge Apartments & Townhomes | 1br, 1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Northview Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Goldfinch Meadows | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Prairie Village of LaPorte City | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Keystone Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Keystone Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Keystone Apartment is $560 at Shamrock Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Keystone Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Keystone is starting from $760 at Shamrock Apartments.
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