Cheap Apartments for Rent in Maxwell, IA from $400 (10 Rentals)

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312 Sycamore St
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312 Sycamore St

312 Sycamore StCambridge, IA 50046
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Cheapest Available Maxwell Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Maxwell, IA is a 3 Beds unit found at The Quarters Ames in the South Ames neighborhood priced from $615. Parkside Luxury Apartments in the Meadow Brook North neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Maxwell apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Quarters AmesA - 3x33BR,3BA$615
Parkside Luxury ApartmentsS1 AvaStudio,1BA$725
Oakwood1 bedroom1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Maxwell, IA and Nearby

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Maxwell area is the $1.21 price per square foot Pearson Model at The Ridge at Canyon Landing Townhomes in the in the Creekside neighborhood starting from $1,710. The second greatest value Maxwell apartment is the Upper Level Model at The Pines starting at $1,350 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Georgetown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Maxwell apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Ridge at Canyon Landing TownhomesPearson3BR,2.5BA$1.21
The PinesUpper Level3BR,2BA$0.95
Copper Beech at Ames2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$0.65
Avondale Trace CondosAC.3B.2B.B/P3BR,2BA$1.16
Laverne ApartmentsThree Bedroom, Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.05
The Quarters AmesA - 3x33BR,3BA$0.55
The Grove at Ames2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.73
Northridge Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.89
Lake Shore ParkB52BR,1BA$1.15
Oakwood1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.07

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Getting Around Maxwell, IA

Walk Score®

9 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

28 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Maxwell Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Maxwell Apartment is $799 at Oakwood.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Maxwell is starting from $800 at Northridge Apartments.

What is the most affordable Maxwell Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Maxwell Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Quarters Ames and starts from $615.

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