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Cheapest Available Mediapolis Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mediapolis, IA is a Studio unit found at Macomb Rentals priced from $390. Mayfair Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mediapolis apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Macomb RentalsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$390
Mayfair Manor2x12BR,1BA$550
Welch Hotel Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$650
Smith and Royer Apartments1 Bedroom Side Apartment1BR,1BA$650
Park Madison Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mediapolis, IA and Nearby

As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mediapolis area is the $0.76 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Nemitz Hall in the in the Threshers Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,095. The second greatest value Mediapolis apartment is the 3 BR / 2 BA Model at Creekside Park starting at $1,029 with a $0.85 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Mediapolis apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Nemitz Hall2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.76
Creekside Park3 BR / 2 BA3BR,2BA$0.85
Blaul LoftsBlaul Lofts - 2082BR,1BA$1.00
Westland Village2x12BR,1BA$0.89
Hawthorne Townhomes2 Bedrooms 2 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.91
MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS3 Bed 1 Bath Townhome3BR,1BA$0.93
PARKWAY ESTATES2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.86
Summer Street Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$0.83
School House ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.12
Walcott Manor Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.03

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mediapolis

What type of rentals are currently available in Mediapolis?

There are currently 55 Apartments for Rent in Mediapolis, IA with pricing that ranges from $390 to $1,900. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mediapolis ranging from $325 to $5,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mediapolis?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mediapolis ranges from $325 to $5,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,459.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mediapolis?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mediapolis range from $815 to $1,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $907 to $1,890. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $600.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.