Cheap Apartments for Rent in Prairie City, IA from $400 (24 Rentals)

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17 E Howard St
1 Bedroom Apartments

17 E Howard St

17 E Howard StColfax, IA 50054
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110 N Maple St
2 Bedroom Apartments

110 N Maple St

110 N Maple StColfax, IA 50054
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Newton Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newton Park Apartments

1425 N 11th Ave ENewton, IA 50208
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Spruce Pointe
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spruce Pointe

1000 Adventureland DrAltoona, IA 50009
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Prairie City, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Prairie City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Prairie City, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Courtyard Apartments priced from $659. Woodland Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $710. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Prairie City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Courtyard ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$659
Woodland Heights1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$710
Hotel Maytag Apartments1 bedroom A1BR,1BA$725
Newton Park Apartments1BR - 30% Gross Income1BR,1BA$742
Altoona TowersS1Studio,1BA$760

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

As of February 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Prairie City area is the $1.12 price per square foot Palmer Model at Golfview Condos in the in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,487. 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.
Golfview CondosPalmer3BR,2BA$1.12
Altoona Park Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.05
Walnut PointeVilla3BR,1BA$1.00
YellowbanksVilla3BR,1BA$0.97
Rock Creek Condos2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.16
SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.02
Hotel Maytag Apartments1 bedroom A1BR,1BA$0.90
Venbury Trail2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,1BA$1.15
409 4th St NE2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$1.08
Courtyard ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.01

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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 Altoona Towers listed at $760.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Prairie City Apartment is $710 at Woodland Heights.

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 $659 at Courtyard Apartments.

What is the most affordable Prairie City Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

Expert Rental Resources

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