Cheap Apartments for Rent in Polk City, IA from $700 (20 Rentals)
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Ankeny Park Apartments

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Destination 141

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1115 W 1st St
Polk City, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Polk City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Polk City Studio Apartments | $905 | $895 | $1,059 |
Polk City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,196 | $760 | $1,966 |
Polk City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,441 | $845 | $2,501 |
Polk City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,815 | $1,322 | $2,940 |
Polk City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,300 | $2,300 | $2,300 |
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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 Ankeny Park Apartments in the Georgetown neighborhood priced from $760. Trailside Apartments in the Georgetown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Polk City apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Ankeny Park Apartments | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
Trailside Apartments | 1 Bedroom 2nd Floor | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Timberland at Crestbruck | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $837 |
Village on State | 2BD LL | 2BR,1BA | $845 |
Applewood Properties | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polk City, IA and Nearby
As of September 18, 2025 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 $2,300 with a $0.96 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. |
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Prairie Trails | Four bed | 4BR,3BA | $0.77 |
Centennial Pointe West | Centennial Pointe West | 3BR,3BA | $0.96 |
Prairie Trails | Cascade Falls - Two-Story | 3BR,3BA | $1.05 |
James Point Luxury Townhomes | A | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.20 |
Prairie Lakes | Three Bedroom A | 3BR,2BA | $1.08 |
Woodland Reserve Apartments | 2E 1172 sf | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
Applewood Properties | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
Avondale Trace Condos | AC.1B.1B.B/P | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Fieldstream Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Village on State | 2BD LL | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
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Getting Around Polk City, IA
Walk Score®
29 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
34 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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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 $760 at Ankeny Park Apartments.
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 Village on State.
What is the most affordable Polk City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Polk City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodland Reserve Apartments and starts from $1,322.
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