
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Martensdale, IA from $600 (57 Rentals)
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Alice Place at Norwalk

Next Level Apartments - Easton Village

Foxwood Apartments

Sunset Apartments

The Ridges

The Hampton Meadows

Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment Homes

Deer Ridge

Willow Bend
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Norwalk Meadows

Fish Creek

Dennis Park Apartments

Goldbriar Chateau

Deer Run Apartments

Lyn Crossing

The Oaks

Somerset

High Pointe

Sunburst
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Linden East Apartments

Finn Apartments

Park Avenue by Broadmoor

Cedarbrooke Place

Allure at 57

Somerfield Village Center Apartments

Legacy Landing Apartments

Linden West

Lincoln Ridge by Kading

Sunset Terrace
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Watermark at Jordan Creek

Connect55+ Indianola Senior Community 55+

The Middlebrook Lofts

Plaza 50 Apartments

Southern Park Apartments

East Park Apartments

6920 SW 9th St

Norwalk Park Apartments

Indianola Park II Apartments
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Southridge Senior Lofts

Flats on 5th

The Meadows

Indianola Park 1

Brookside Apartments

Stanton Apartments

1211 Lewis Ave

604 Broad St

1321 Army Post Rd

2000 Meadow Ct
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Martensdale, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Martensdale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martensdale Studio Apartments | $846 | $650 | $1,075 |
| Martensdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,024 | $650 | $1,731 |
| Martensdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,279 | $775 | $2,771 |
| Martensdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,915 | $1,150 | $3,512 |
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Cheapest Available Martensdale Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Martensdale, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Valley Acres Apartments in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood priced from $650. Foxwood Apartments in the Easton Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $722. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Martensdale apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Acres Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Foxwood Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $722 |
| Sunset Apartments | Studio, 1 ba | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| The Ridges | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| The Hampton Meadows | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment Homes | S1Pwv | Studio,1BA | $765 |
| Deer Ridge | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Willow Bend | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
| Fish Creek | B1 - Classic | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
| Flats on 5th | Hayes 1.1A 60% | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Martensdale, IA and Nearby
As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Martensdale area is the $1.05 price per square foot 2 bed 2 bath w/out laundry Model at Linden West in the in the Easton Park neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Martensdale apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Meadows starting at $995 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Somerset neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Martensdale apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linden West | 2 bed 2 bath w/out laundry | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| The Meadows | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Finn Apartments | fin-2r | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| Fort Des Moines | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Lincoln Ridge by Kading | Villa | 3BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Linden East Apartments | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Goldbriar Chateau | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Deer Run Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Dennis Park Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Valley Acres Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Martensdale Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Martensdale Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Martensdale Apartment is $650 at Valley Acres Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Martensdale Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Martensdale is starting from $775 at Sunset Apartments.
What is the most affordable Martensdale Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Martensdale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Meadows and starts from $995.
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