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

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property at 872 Edgewater Dr

$1,395

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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872 Edgewater Dr

Polk CityIA50226
property at 313 N Cherokee Dr

$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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313 N Cherokee Dr

Polk CityIA50226
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Lake Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Park

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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Trailside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trailside Apartments

1115 W 1st StAnkeny, IA 50023
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218 NW State St
2 Bedroom Apartments

218 NW State St

218 NW State StAnkeny, IA 50023
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310 NW Chapel Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

310 NW Chapel Dr

310 NW Chapel DrAnkeny, IA 50023
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Pine Tree Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Tree Flats

1713 NW Pine RdAnkeny, IA 50023
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2003-2005 W 1st St1B1B1BR,1BA$700
Brick Towne at Piper1x11BR,1BA$800
Brick Towne at Signature Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
218 NW State St2 BD Legacy2BR,1BA$845
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$875
Destination 141Apartment - StudioStudio,1BA$895
Timberland at CrestbruckOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$971
Saylorville LakesideA1 - Cherry Glen1BR,1BA$999
District Lofts ApartmentsDistrict Lofts 1 - 1st Floor Interior Unit1BR,1BA$1,025
Vintage Lofts - AnkenyVintage Lofts - 2nd Floor 1 Bed North1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prairie TrailsFour bed4BR,3BA$0.77
Centennial Pointe WestCentennial Pointe West3BR,3BA$1.00
The Ave at Johnston CommonsDelta3BR,2BA$1.15
Fieldstream Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.16
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.87
Timberland at CrestbruckOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1.14
218 NW State St2 BD Legacy2BR,1BA$1.06
Brick Towne at Piper1x11BR,1BA$1.19
Brick Towne at Signature Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
2003-2005 W 1st St1B1B1BR,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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