
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Polk City, IA from $700 (41 Rentals)
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Savannah at Ankeny

872 Edgewater Dr

313 N Cherokee Dr

Lake Park

2003-2005 W 1st St

Brick Towne at Piper

Brick Towne at Signature Village
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Destination 141

Timberland at Crestbruck

1710 NW Pine Rd

310 NW Chapel Dr

Pine Meadows

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Fieldstream Apartment Homes
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The Summit at Heritage Apartments

Uptown Lofts

Roseann Lofts

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Vintage Lofts - Ankeny

Sterling of Prairie Trail

Woodland Reserve Apartments

District Flats

Prairie Lakes
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The Ave at Johnston Commons

Avondale Trace Condos

Mansions at Hemingway

State Street Lofts

Trestle Corner Townhomes

Aspen Ridge Townhomes

Granger Lofts

Trailside Apartments
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218 NW State St

Starland Apartments

310 NW Chapel Dr

Pine Tree Flats

215 NW Arlan Dr

2079 NW Hickory Ln

1607 NW 2nd St

1115 SW 11th St
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1206 SW Franklin Ct
Polk City, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Polk City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polk City Studio Apartments | $1,116 | $895 | $1,561 |
| Polk City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,304 | $700 | $2,259 |
| Polk City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,525 | $900 | $2,789 |
| Polk City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,925 | $1,400 | $3,014 |
| Polk City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,433 | $2,300 | $2,500 |
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Cheapest Available Polk City Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Polk City, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at 2003-2005 W 1st St in the Georgetown neighborhood priced from $700. Brick Towne at Piper in the Georgetown 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 Polk City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-2005 W 1st St | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Brick Towne at Piper | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Brick Towne at Signature Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| 218 NW State St | 2 BD Legacy | 2BR,1BA | $845 |
| Applewood Properties | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
| Destination 141 | Apartment - Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Timberland at Crestbruck | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $971 |
| Saylorville Lakeside | A1 - Cherry Glen | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| District Lofts Apartments | District Lofts 1 - 1st Floor Interior Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Vintage Lofts - Ankeny | Vintage Lofts - 2nd Floor 1 Bed North | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polk City, IA and Nearby
As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Polk City area is the $0.77 price per square foot Four bed Model at Prairie Trails in the in the Hayes Acres neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Polk City apartment is the Centennial Pointe West Model at Centennial Pointe West starting at $2,400 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Georgetown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Polk City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Trails | Four bed | 4BR,3BA | $0.77 |
| Centennial Pointe West | Centennial Pointe West | 3BR,3BA | $1.00 |
| The Ave at Johnston Commons | Delta | 3BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Fieldstream Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Applewood Properties | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Timberland at Crestbruck | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 218 NW State St | 2 BD Legacy | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Brick Towne at Piper | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Brick Towne at Signature Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 2003-2005 W 1st St | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Polk City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Polk City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Polk City is at Destination 141 listed at $895.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Polk City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Polk City Apartment is $700 at 2003-2005 W 1st St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Polk City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Polk City is starting from $845 at 218 NW State St.
What is the most affordable Polk City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Polk City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Avondale Trace Condos and starts from $1,400.
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