
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Palo, IA from $500 (45 Rentals)
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Oakview

Apache Park

Camelot Apartments

Forest Ridge Apartments

The Pointe at Cedar Rapids

Woodcrest Apartments

Robinwood Apartments

Windsor on the River
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Raintree Apartments

St. Andrews Apartments

Cedar Rapids 2 bd

Alexandra Apartments

The Malory Apartments

Harvest Lofts

Pheasant Run Apartments

Overlook 380

1310-1320 Wenig Rd NE
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Westgate Apartments

Cambridge Townhomes

Jacolyn Corner Condos Apartments

Cedar Trail Village

Cedar River Bluffs Apartments

The Enclave at Dry Creek

The Crossing on Boyson

Cedar Ridge Apartments

2055 Blairs Ferry Rd NE
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138 33rd St Dr SE

980 Eisenhower Rd

Crestwood Ridge Apartments

114 E 4th St

233 Harnett St NW

Valley High

Urban Edge Apartments

3200-3201 G Ave NW

1414 Oakland Rd NE
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Trail Ridge NE

117-129 Harbet Ave NW

The Avenue

ARRO Senior (55+) Apartments

Blair Ridge

307 Velvas St

Sugar Creek Townhomes

1017 19th St SE

1520 D Ave NE
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Palo, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Palo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Studio Apartments | $956 | $585 | $1,160 |
| Palo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $927 | $560 | $1,575 |
| Palo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,105 | $715 | $1,725 |
| Palo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,492 | $1,155 | $1,865 |
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Cheapest Available Palo Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Palo, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Shamrock Apartments in the Usher's Ferry Historic Village neighborhood priced from $560. Apache Park in the Young's Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Palo apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shamrock Apartments | Shamrock small 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $560 |
| Apache Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $595 |
| Camelot Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $595 |
| Forest Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $640 |
| The Pointe at Cedar Rapids | Stonewood 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $665 |
| Oakview | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| ARRO Senior (55+) Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $827 |
| 1310-1320 Wenig Rd NE | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $925 |
| Westgate Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
| Cambridge Townhomes | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palo, IA and Nearby
As of May 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Palo area is the $1.28 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Model at Cedar River Bluffs Apartments in the in the Usher's Ferry Historic Village neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Palo apartment is the Riverside Model at The Crossing on Boyson starting at $1,550 with a $1.31 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar River Bluffs Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| The Crossing on Boyson | Riverside | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Cambridge Townhomes | Two Bedroom, One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Westgate Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| ARRO Senior (55+) Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Shamrock Apartments | Arrowridge small 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Apache Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Forest Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| The Pointe at Cedar Rapids | Stonewood 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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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 $560 at Shamrock 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 $715 at Apache Park.
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