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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 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 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Prairie City area is the $1.12 price per square foot 2x2 Birch Model at Ironwood in the in the Altoona Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,315. 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$1.12
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
611 N Orchard St, Unit 4611 N Orchard St2BR,1BA$0.93
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie City

What type of rentals are currently available in Prairie City?

There are currently 40 Apartments for Rent in Prairie City, IA with pricing that ranges from $550 to $3,263. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Prairie City ranging from $950 to $3,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Prairie City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Prairie City ranges from $950 to $3,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,943.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Prairie City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Prairie City range from $945 to $3,118, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,885.

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