
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Leon, IA from $400 (58 Rentals)
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Historic Winterset High School Apartments 55+

Summit House Apartments

Valley Acres Apartments

Total Monthly Price
Alice Place at Norwalk

Country Club Estates

Next Level Apartments - Easton Village

Foxwood Apartments

Sunset Apartments

The Ridges
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The Hampton Meadows

Carlisle Park Apartments

Northern Plains by Kading

Willow Bend

Norwalk Meadows

Fish Creek

Dennis Park Apartments

Deer Run Apartments

Lyn Crossing

High Pointe
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Somerset

Sunburst

Linden East Apartments

Melbourne

Cedarbrooke Place

Allure at 57

Glenwood

Cherry Creek

Osceola Heights

Legacy Landing Apartments
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Linden West

Lincoln Ridge by Kading

Sunset Terrace

The Vineyards

Connect55+ Indianola Senior Community 55+

Vesta Village by Kading

The Middlebrook Lofts

124 S 2nd St

Southern Park Apartments

1833 Curtis Ave
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6920 SW 9th St

East Park Apartments

Norwalk Park Apartments

Indianola Park II Apartments

The Bridges

105 W Summit St

Southridge Senior Lofts

Flats on 5th

The Meadows

Scotchview Manor Apartments
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Leon, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Leon?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Studio Apartments | $814 | $575 | $1,075 |
| Leon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $902 | $545 | $1,380 |
| Leon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,086 | $755 | $1,965 |
| Leon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,309 | $925 | $2,125 |
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Cheapest Available Leon Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Leon, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Valley Acres Apartments in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood priced from $650. Next Level Apartments - Easton Village in the Easton Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Leon apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Acres Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Next Level Apartments - Easton Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Foxwood Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $721 |
| Sunset Apartments | Studio, 1 ba | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| The Ridges | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Carlisle Park Apartments | 1BR Ground | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Hampton Meadows | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Summit House Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $755 |
| Willow Bend | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
| Fish Creek | B1 - Classic | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Leon, IA and Nearby
As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Leon area is the $1.00 price per square foot Cottage - 3 Model at Vesta Village by Kading in the starting from $1,235. The second greatest value Leon apartment is the 3 Bedroom, Single-story Townhomes for rent in C... Model at Northern Plains by Kading starting at $985 with a $0.79 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Leon apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vesta Village by Kading | Cottage - 3 | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Northern Plains by Kading | 3 Bedroom, Single-story Townhomes for rent in C... | 3BR,2BA | $0.79 |
| The Meadows | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Country Club Estates | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| Fort Des Moines | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Osceola Heights | Villa | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Cherry Creek | 3 Bedroom, Single-story Townhomes for rent in ... | 3BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Linden East Apartments | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Summit House Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Valley Acres Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Leon Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Leon Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Leon Apartment is $650 at Valley Acres Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Leon Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Leon is starting from $755 at Summit House Apartments.
What is the most affordable Leon Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Leon Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Country Club Estates and starts from $950.
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