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

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Lake Park Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Park Apartments

602 Van Dorn StPolk City, IA 50226
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Granger Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Granger Lofts

2202 Broadway StGranger, IA 50109
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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 $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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ankeny Park Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$760
Trailside Apartments1 Bedroom 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$825
Timberland at CrestbruckOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$837
Village on State2BD LL2BR,1BA$845
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prairie TrailsFour bed4BR,3BA$0.77
Centennial Pointe WestCentennial Pointe West3BR,3BA$0.96
Prairie TrailsCascade Falls - Two-Story3BR,3BA$1.05
James Point Luxury TownhomesA3BR,2.5BA$1.20
Prairie LakesThree Bedroom A3BR,2BA$1.08
Woodland Reserve Apartments2E 1172 sf2BR,2BA$1.15
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.85
Avondale Trace CondosAC.1B.1B.B/P1BR,1BA$1.06
Fieldstream Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Village on State2BD LL2BR,1BA$1.06

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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 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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