Cheap Apartments for Rent in Marion County, IA from $500 (18 Rentals)

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609 E Jasper
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

609 E Jasper

609 E JasperPleasantville, IA 50225

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302 S Fourth St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

302 S Fourth St

302 S Fourth StKnoxville, IA 50138
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413 S 2nd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

413 S 2nd St

413 S 2nd StKnoxville, IA 50138
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103 S Columbus St
1 Bedroom Apartments

103 S Columbus St

103 S Columbus StPleasantville, IA 50225
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109 E Jasper
1 Bedroom Apartments

109 E Jasper

109 E JasperPleasantville, IA 50225
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413 S Second St
2 Bedroom Apartments

413 S Second St

413 S Second StKnoxville, IA 50138

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Madison Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Madison Heights

2000 W Madison StKnoxville, IA 50138
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Villas at Fox Pointe
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Villas at Fox Pointe

1801 Madelyn DrKnoxville, IA 50138
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View Pointe
3 Bedroom Apartments

View Pointe

1191 W 16th StPella, IA 50219
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Shady Creek
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shady Creek

210 E Jefferson StPella, IA 50219
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Cheapest Available Marion County Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Madison Heights3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$920
Century Hall2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marion County, IA

As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marion County area is the $0.96 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Madison Heights in the starting from $920. The second greatest value Marion County apartment is the 609 E Jasper St Model at 609 E Jasper St, Unit 5 starting at $550 with a $0.69 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Marion County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Madison Heights3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$0.96
609 E Jasper St, Unit 5609 E Jasper St1BR,1BA$0.69
Century Hall2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.47

Expert Rental Resources

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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