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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 $700. Frontier Village in the Georgetown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Polk City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ankeny Park Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$700
Frontier Village2BD LL2BR,1BA$795
Trailside Apartments1 Bedroom 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$825

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

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Polk City area is the $1.31 price per square foot B Model at James Point Luxury Townhomes in the in the Kennybrook neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Polk City apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Village at Rock Creek starting at $1,795 with a $1.25 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.
James Point Luxury TownhomesB3BR,2.5BA$1.31
Village at Rock Creek3BR/2.0BA3BR,2.5BA$1.25
Cove at Prairie TrailCove PT - Lake View 3-Bed Interior Unit3BR,2.5BA$1.34
The PinesUpper Level3BR,2BA$0.95
The Ave at Johnston CommonsEcho3BR,2BA$1.27
Fieldstream Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.20
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
Frontier Village2BD LL2BR,1BA$0.99
Timberland at CrestbruckStudioStudio ,1BA$1.33
Ankeny Park Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$1.28

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Frequently Asked Questions about Polk City

What type of rentals are currently available in Polk City?

There are currently 47 Apartments for Rent in Polk City, IA with pricing that ranges from $700 to $2,835. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Polk City ranging from $1,099 to $3,300.

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 $1,099 to $3,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,943.

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 $1,350 to $2,675, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,099 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,095 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,300.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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