Cheap Apartments for Rent in Polk City, IA from $700 (40 Rentals)

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Saylorville Lakeside
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$1,027 - $1,491
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$994 - $1,458
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$1,027 - $1,491
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Saylorville Lakeside

408 Sandpiper CtPolk City, IA 50226
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property at 825 Parker Blvd

$1,145

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$1,145
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$1,145

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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825 Parker Blvd, Unit 204

825 Parker Blvd
Polk CityIA50226
property at 806 Waldo St

$1,395

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$1,395
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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 1

806 Waldo St

Polk CityIA50226
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Lake Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Park

602 Van Dorn StPolk City, IA 50226
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Avondale Trace Condos
$1,199 - $1,450
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$1,194 - $1,445
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Avondale Trace Condos

110 NE 46th LnAnkeny, IA 50021
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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 Granger Lofts in the Royal Estates neighborhood priced from $780. Trailside Apartments in the Georgetown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Polk City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Granger Lofts1BR Upper1BR,1BA$780
Trailside Apartments1 Bedroom 1st Floor1BR,1BA$795
2003-2005 W 1st St1B1B1BR,1BA$800
Village on State2BD LL2BR,1BA$845
Timberland at CrestbruckOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$850
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$875
Destination 141Apartment - StudioStudio,1BA$895
Brick Towne at Signature Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Pine MeadowsB1 Classic2BR,1BA$975
Brick Towne at Piper1x11BR,1BA$1,000

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

As of April 06, 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 Cascade Falls - Two-Story Model at Prairie Trails starting at $2,300 with a $1.05 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 TrailsCascade Falls - Two-Story3BR,3BA$1.05
955 Parker Blvd, Unit 403955 Parker Blvd2BR,1.5BA$0.97
Woodland Reserve Apartments2B 1150 sf2BR,2BA$1.10
Fieldstream Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.21
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.87
Avondale Trace CondosAC.2B.2B.B/P2BR,2BA$1.21
Pine MeadowsB1 Classic2BR,1BA$1.17
Village on State2BD LL2BR,1BA$1.06
Timberland at CrestbruckOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.21

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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 $780 at Granger Lofts.

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 $1,444.

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