Cheap Apartments for Rent in Polk City, IA from $700 (16 Rentals)

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Polk City, IA Local Guide

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 $700. Village on State in the Georgetown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Polk City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ankeny Park Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$700
Village on State2BD LL2BR,1BA$795
Trailside Apartments1 Bedroom 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$825
Timberland at CrestbruckStudioStudio,1BA$847
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polk City, IA and Nearby

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Polk City area is the $1.25 price per square foot B Model at James Point Luxury Townhomes in the in the Kennybrook neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Polk City apartment is the SS 2 bed units interior Model at State Street Lofts starting at $1,400 with a $0.93 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
James Point Luxury TownhomesB3BR,2.5BA$1.25
State Street LoftsSS 2 bed units interior2BR,2BA$0.93
Village at Rock Creek3BR/2.0BA3BR,2.5BA$1.25
The PinesUpper Level3BR,2BA$0.95
Avondale Trace CondosAC.3B.2B.B/P3BR,2BA$1.16
The Ave at Johnston CommonsEcho3BR,2BA$1.27
Fieldstream Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.19
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.85
Village on State2BD LL2BR,1BA$0.99
Ankeny Park Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$1.28

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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

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 Timberland at Crestbruck listed at $847.

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 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 $795 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 The Pines and starts from $1,350.

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