
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mount Ayr, IA from $500 (51 Rentals)
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Historic Winterset High School Apartments 55+

Woodland Park - Adair

Forest Cove Apartments

Summit House Apartments

Next Level Apartments - Easton Village

Country Club Estates

Northern Plains by Kading

Park Avenue Apartments

1833 Curtis Ave
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Sunset Apartments

University Point

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Timber Creek Apartments

Woodland Park - Fontanelle

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Fountain Terrace

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Fish Creek

Norwalk Meadows

Dennis Park Apartments

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Deer Run Apartments
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Linden East Apartments

Vesta Village by Kading

High Pointe

Cedarbrooke Place

Prairie Grass at Jordan Creek

Glenwood

Allure at 57

Cherry Creek

600 S 7th St

606 S 7th St
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Maryville Meadows

303 W Lowell Ave

Clarinda West Apartments

City View Apartments

Woodland Park - Red Oak

1010 N 16th St

East Park Apartments

Norwalk Park Apartments

Regency Villa of Atlantic

Indianola Park 2
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222 Park Ave

940 27th St

Woodland Park - Griswold

The Bridges

SUNDANCE ATLANTIC APARTMENTS

702 N 6th St

702 N 6th

Indianola Park 1

Williams Terrace

523 S 11th St
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Mount Ayr, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mount Ayr?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ayr Studio Apartments | $1,058 | $575 | $1,740 |
| Mount Ayr 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,119 | $540 | $2,173 |
| Mount Ayr 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,262 | $640 | $2,880 |
| Mount Ayr 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,534 | $800 | $3,626 |
| Mount Ayr 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
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Cheapest Available Mount Ayr Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Mount Ayr, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkway Village Apartments priced from $540. Woodland Park - Adair has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mount Ayr apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway Village Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $540 |
| Woodland Park - Adair | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Next Level Apartments - Easton Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $674 |
| City View Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Park Avenue Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $695 |
| Foxwood Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $717 |
| Sunset Apartments | Studio, 1 ba | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Timber Creek Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Forest Cove Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $725 |
| Summit House Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $755 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Ayr, IA and Nearby
As of April 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mount Ayr area is the $0.82 price per square foot Hutton Model at Northern Plains by Kading in the starting from $825. The second greatest value Mount Ayr apartment is the Move in special ending soon. Rent your home tod... Model at Cherry Creek starting at $995 with a $0.99 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Mount Ayr apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Northern Plains by Kading | Hutton | 3BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| Cherry Creek | Move in special ending soon. Rent your home tod... | 3BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Osceola Heights | Move in special ending soon. Rent your home tod... | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Linden East Apartments | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Forest Cove Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Park Avenue Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Summit House Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Parkway Village Apartments | Two Bedroom (updated) | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Woodland Park - Adair | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Next Level Apartments - Easton Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mount Ayr Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mount Ayr?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mount Ayr is at Sunset Apartments listed at $725.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Ayr Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Ayr Apartment is $540 at Parkway Village Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mount Ayr Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mount Ayr is starting from $690 at Parkway Village Apartments.
What is the most affordable Mount Ayr Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Mount Ayr Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Northern Plains by Kading and starts from $825.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.