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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. 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
Courtyard ApartmentsC13BR,1BA$790

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

As of September 14, 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 Haven Model at Golfview Condos starting at $1,193 with a $1.06 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.
Hawthorne PointeD1 - 40 - Income Restricted4BR,2BA$1.05
Golfview CondosHaven2BR,2BA$1.06
Altoona Park Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$1.05
Woodland Heights3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.93
Rock Creek Condos2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.18
SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.02
Venbury Trail2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Courtyard ApartmentsC13BR,1BA$0.99
Newton Park Apartments2BR - 30% Gross Income2BR,1BA$1.20
Hunters RunA21BR,1BA$0.86

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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 $3,033. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Prairie City ranging from $595 to $2,900.

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 $595 to $2,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,451.

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 $790 to $3,033, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $2,450. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,421.

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