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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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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

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 Polk City

What type of rentals are currently available in Polk City?

There are currently 53 Apartments for Rent in Polk City, IA with pricing that ranges from $700 to $3,059. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Polk City ranging from $1,195 to $3,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Polk City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Polk City ranges from $1,195 to $3,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,218.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Polk City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Polk City range from $1,446 to $3,059, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,650 to $2,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,095 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,300.

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