Cheap Apartments for Rent in Polk City, IA from $700 (47 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

825 Parker Blvd, Unit 204

825 Parker Blvd
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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The Pines
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Pines

309 NW 18th StAnkeny, 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 2 Beds unit found at 218 NW State St in the Georgetown neighborhood priced from $845. Applewood Properties in the Georgetown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Polk City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
218 NW State St2 BD Legacy2BR,1BA$845
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$875
The Summit at Heritage ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$897
Brick Towne at Signature Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Pine MeadowsB1 Classic2BR,1BA$995
Brick Towne at Piper1x11BR,1BA$1,000
Fieldstream Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,001
Saylorville LakesideA1 - Cherry Glen1BR,1BA$1,028
Sterling of Prairie TrailSardiniaStudio,1BA$1,080
Destination 141Apartment- 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,095

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

As of July 05, 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 Prairie Trail - 4 Model at Prairie Trails starting at $2,500 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Hayes Acres 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
Prairie TrailsPrairie Trail - 44BR,3BA$1.02
Centennial Pointe WestCentennial Pointe West3BR,3BA$1.00
James Point Luxury TownhomesA3BR,2.5BA$1.27
The Ave at Johnston CommonsEcho3BR,2BA$1.30
Fieldstream Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.18
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.87
Avondale Trace CondosAC.2B.2B.B/P2BR,2BA$1.31
Pine MeadowsB1 Classic2BR,1BA$1.19
218 NW State St2 BD Legacy2BR,1BA$1.06

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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 The Summit at Heritage Apartments listed at $897.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Polk City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Polk City Apartment is $950 at Brick Towne at Signature Village.

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 The Ave at Johnston Commons and starts from $1,495.

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