Cheap Apartments for Rent in Prairie City, IA from $400 (10 Rentals)

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17 E Howard St
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17 E Howard StColfax, IA 50054
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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. Hotel Maytag Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Prairie City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hunters RunA11BR,1BA$550
Hotel Maytag ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$725
Oakland PointeOX1Studio,1BA$728

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

As of August 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Prairie City area is the $1.05 price per square foot D1 - 40 - Income Restricted Model at Hawthorne Pointe in the in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,421. The second greatest value Prairie City apartment is the 3BR/2BA Model at Altoona Park Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Altoona Meadows 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.
Hawthorne PointeD1 - 40 - Income Restricted4BR,2BA$1.05
Altoona Park Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.05
Rock Creek Condos2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.18
Ironwood1x1 Elm1BR,1BA$1.17
Venbury Trail2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Hunters RunB22BR,1BA$0.82
SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.97
Woodland Heights2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Centennial Place Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.12
Newton Park Apartments2BR - 30% Gross Income2BR,1BA$1.20

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Getting Around Prairie City, IA

Walk Score®

24 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

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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 Hotel Maytag 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 Hunters Run and starts from $851.

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