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

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Prairie City, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Prairie City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Prairie City Studio Apartments | $980 | $725 | $1,480 |
Prairie City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,350 | $550 | $2,382 |
Prairie City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,354 | $695 | $3,193 |
Prairie City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,401 | $786 | $3,051 |
Prairie City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,787 | $1,421 | $2,395 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hunters Run | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
Hotel Maytag Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Oakland Pointe | OX1 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Hawthorne Pointe | D1 - 40 - Income Restricted | 4BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Altoona Park Apartments | 3BR/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Rock Creek Condos | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
Ironwood | 1x1 Elm | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Venbury Trail | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
Hunters Run | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
Woodland Heights | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Centennial Place Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Newton Park Apartments | 2BR - 30% Gross Income | 2BR,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
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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 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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