Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mitchellville, IA from $400 (24 Rentals)

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17 E Howard St
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17 E Howard St

17 E Howard StColfax, IA 50054
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110 N Maple St
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110 N Maple St

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

Cheapest Available Mitchellville Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mitchellville, IA is a Studio unit found at Parkside Luxury Apartments in the Meadow Brook North neighborhood priced from $650. Parkside East in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mitchellville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkside Luxury ApartmentsS1 AvaStudio,1BA$650
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Altoona TowersetStudio,1BA$851
Canterbury ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$860
Broadway HeightsC1 - 40 - Income Restricted3BR,2BA$863

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mitchellville, IA and Nearby

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mitchellville area is the $1.24 price per square foot 2x2 Birch Model at Ironwood in the in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,458. The second greatest value Mitchellville apartment is the Haven Model at Golfview Condos starting at $1,397 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mitchellville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ironwood2x2 Birch2BR,2BA$1.24
Golfview CondosHaven2BR,2BA$1.24
Altoona Park Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.05
YellowbanksVilla3BR,1BA$1.28
Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative3BR TH3BR,1BA$1.19
Peterson Place Apartments772 BUILDING2BR,1BA$0.99
Bridlewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Canterbury ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Venbury Trail1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23

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Getting Around Mitchellville, IA

Walk Score®

23 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mitchellville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mitchellville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mitchellville is at Parkside Luxury Apartments listed at $650.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mitchellville Apartment is $800 at Parkside East.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mitchellville is starting from $875 at Canterbury Park.

What is the most affordable Mitchellville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mitchellville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Broadway Heights and starts from $863.

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