Cheap Apartments for Rent in Prairie City, IA from $400 (8 Rentals)

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17 E Howard St
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17 E Howard St

17 E Howard StColfax, IA 50054
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110 N Maple St
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110 N Maple St

110 N Maple StColfax, IA 50054
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Cheapest Available Prairie City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Prairie City, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hunters Run priced from $550. Woodland Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $685. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Prairie City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hunters RunA11BR,1BA$550
Woodland Heights1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$685
Hotel Maytag Apartments2 bedroom A2BR,1BA$705

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

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Prairie City area is the $1.20 price per square foot 2x2 Birch Model at Ironwood in the in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,405. The second greatest value Prairie City apartment is the Haven Model at Golfview Condos starting at $1,397 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Prairie City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ironwood2x2 Birch2BR,2BA$1.20
Golfview CondosHaven2BR,2BA$1.24
Altoona Park Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.05
Hotel Maytag Apartments2 bedroom A2BR,1BA$0.75
Walnut Creek Apartments2 BD Upgraded2BR,1BA$1.12
SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.97
Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative2BR2BR,1BA$1.25
Newton Park Apartments2BR - 30% Gross Income2BR,1BA$1.20
Hunters RunA21BR,1BA$0.86
Woodland Heights1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.20

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Getting Around Prairie City, IA

Walk Score®

24 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Prairie City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Prairie City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Prairie City is at Parkside Luxury Apartments listed at $725.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Prairie City Apartment is $550 at Hunters Run.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Prairie City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Prairie City is starting from $695 at Hunters Run.

What is the most affordable Prairie City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Prairie City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodland Heights and starts from $945.

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