Cheap Apartments for Rent in Palo, IA from $500 (34 Rentals)

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2055 Blairs Ferry Rd NE
1 Bedroom Apartments

2055 Blairs Ferry Rd NE

2055 Blairs Ferry Rd NECedar Rapids, IA 52402
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233 Harnett St NW
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

233 Harnett St NW

233 Harnett St NWCedar Rapids, IA 52405
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Valley High
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Valley High

1715-1735 Edgewood RdCedar Rapids, IA 52405
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Trail Ridge NE
2 Bedroom Apartments

Trail Ridge NE

1601-1611 Center Point Rd NECedar Rapids, IA 52402
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Kimberly Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kimberly Square

3525 E Ave NWCedar Rapids, IA 52405
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Palo, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Palo Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Palo, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Cedar Ridge Apartments in the Usher's Ferry Historic Village neighborhood priced from $545. Shamrock Apartments in the Young's Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $555. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Palo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cedar Ridge Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$545
Shamrock ApartmentsShamrock small 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$555
The Pointe at Cedar RapidsStonewood 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$593
Apache Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$595
Woodcrest Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$600
Forest Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$625
Oakview1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Crestwood Ridge Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$689
233 Harnett St NWOne bedroom1BR,1BA$725
3200-3201 G Ave NW1 BR / 1 BA W Office2BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palo, IA and Nearby

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Palo area is the $0.95 price per square foot 2x1 Model at St. Andrews Apartments in the in the Kenwood Park neighborhood starting from $906. The second greatest value Palo apartment is the Two Bedroom, One Bath Model at Cambridge Townhomes starting at $875 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Usher's Ferry Historic Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Palo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
St. Andrews Apartments2x12BR,1BA$0.95
Cambridge TownhomesTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$0.96
Crestwood Ridge Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.76
Raintree Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.98
Kimberly Square2bed/1bath2BR,1BA$0.97
Cedar Trail VillageTwo Bedroom with Balcony/Patio2BR,1BA$1.02
Blair Ridge2bed/1bath2BR,1BA$1.01
Overlook 3802 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.95
Apache Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.99
Cedar Ridge Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$0.91

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Getting Around Palo, IA

Walk Score®

13 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

24 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Palo Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Palo Apartment is $545 at Cedar Ridge Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Palo is starting from $689 at Crestwood Ridge Apartments.

What is the most affordable Palo Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Palo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Crestwood Ridge Apartments and starts from $829.

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