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Alice Place at Norwalk
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$650 - $1,350
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Alice Place at Norwalk

9310 Marketplace DrNorwalk, IA 50211
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Pointe on 88th
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pointe on 88th

520 S 88th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266

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The Bridges
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bridges

1111 N 8th AveWinterset, IA 50273
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Patterson, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Patterson Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Patterson, IA is a Studio unit found at Sunset Apartments in the Prairie View neighborhood priced from $725. Fountain Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Patterson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sunset ApartmentsStudio, 1 baStudio,1BA$725
Fountain TerraceNeptuneStudio,1BA$795
Fish CreekB1 - Classic2BR,1BA$825
Deer Run ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$864
Concord at Marketplace 55+ Independent LivingStudioStudio,1BA$875
High PointeTahoe1BR,1BA$937
Park 88 ApartmentsRoseStudio,1BA$947
West Glen Town Center ApartmentsMedium Studio 700 sq ftStudio,1BA$975
Cedarbrooke PlaceA2 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$980
Prairie Grass at Jordan CreekIndigo TerraceStudio,1BA$1,053

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Patterson, IA and Nearby

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Patterson area is the $1.04 price per square foot Platinum Pointe - 3 Bed Model at Platinum Pointe Townhomes in the starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Patterson apartment is the C1 Model at The Flats at West Glen starting at $2,358 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Patterson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Platinum Pointe TownhomesPlatinum Pointe - 3 Bed3BR,3BA$1.04
The Flats at West GlenC13BR,3BA$1.24
Aspire TownhomesC13BR,2.5BA$1.36
Plaza 50 ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.23
Bella Terra2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.25
Alice Place at NorwalkTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.22
Fish CreekC1 - Deluxe3BR,1BA$1.31
Strathmore Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31
Deer Run ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.08
High PointeTahoe1BR,1BA$1.28

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Patterson Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Patterson?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Patterson is at Sunset Apartments listed at $725.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Patterson Apartment is $937 at High Pointe.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Patterson is starting from $775 at Sunset Apartments.

What is the most affordable Patterson Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Patterson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fish Creek and starts from $1,175.

Expert Rental Resources

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