Cheap Apartments for Rent in Marshalltown, IA from $300 (19 Rentals)

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East Olive Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

East Olive Apartments

1702 Edgebrook DrMarshalltown, IA 50158
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Stella Townhomes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stella Townhomes

1236 Bliss StreetGrinnell, IA 50112
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17 E Howard St
1 Bedroom Apartments

17 E Howard St

17 E Howard StColfax, IA 50054
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520 5th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 5th St

520 5th StAmes, IA 50010
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312 Sycamore St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

312 Sycamore St

312 Sycamore StCambridge, IA 50046
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Woodland Park - Eldora
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Park - Eldora

2413 Edgington AveEldora, IA 50627
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110 N Maple St
2 Bedroom Apartments

110 N Maple St

110 N Maple StColfax, IA 50054
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Marshalltown, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Marshalltown Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Marshalltown, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Reserves at South Lake in the East Gate Estates neighborhood priced from $395. Hubbard Maple Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Marshalltown apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B1BR,1BA$395
Hubbard Maple Street Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$450
The Tallcorn1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$505
Hunters RunA11BR,1BA$553
The Quarters AmesA - 3x33BR,3BA$615

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marshalltown, IA and Nearby

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Marshalltown area is the $0.70 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Pheasant Hollow Apartments in the starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Marshalltown apartment is the A - 3x3 Model at The Quarters Ames starting at $615 with a $0.55 price per square foot in the Grand Junction neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Marshalltown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pheasant Hollow Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.70
The Quarters AmesA - 3x33BR,3BA$0.55
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.83
Hotel Maytag Apartments2 bedroom A2BR,1BA$0.75
Marshalltown EstatesUnit 352BR,2BA$0.78
SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.97
Hunters RunA21BR,1BA$0.87
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B1BR,1BA$0.61
Hubbard Maple Street Apartments1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$0.73
The Tallcorn1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.83

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Getting Around Marshalltown, IA

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

18 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marshalltown Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Marshalltown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Marshalltown Apartment is $395 at The Reserves at South Lake.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Marshalltown is starting from $470 at The Reserves at South Lake.

What is the most affordable Marshalltown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Marshalltown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Reserves at South Lake and starts from $536.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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