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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rake Studio Apartments | $771 | $500 | $1,025 |
| Rake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,124 | $405 | $2,150 |
| Rake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,390 | $607 | $2,396 |
| Rake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,735 | $935 | $2,820 |
| Rake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,772 | $937 | $2,500 |
The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Rake, IA is found at Willow Cascades Townhomes in the University neighborhood and is 1,607 square feet priced from $2,395. M² Lofts has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,461 square feet and currently listed start at $2,415. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Rake:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Cascades Townhomes | New-Willow Cascades Townhomes! | 1,607 Sq Ft | $2,395 |
| M² Lofts | 3BR/2.0BA | 1,461 Sq Ft | $2,415 |
| The Grove at Mankato | CC1 | 1,247 Sq Ft | $2,820 |
| Fox Meadows Townhomes | Three Bed - Market | 1,232 Sq Ft | $1,650 |
| The River | 3 Bed 2 Bath Townhome | 1,208 Sq Ft | $1,615 |
| Deer Creek Apartments | 3 Bed 1 Bath Apartment | 1,200 Sq Ft | $1,255 |
| Northern Place Apartments | 1,096 Sq Ft | $1,195 | |
| Pebble Creek Apartments | 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms | 949 Sq Ft | $1,150 |
| Cedar Meadow Apartments | 3BR | 925 Sq Ft | $1,349 |
| Bunting Lane Apartments | Three Bed | 825 Sq Ft | $1,500 |
As of March 21, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Rake, IA is the 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms Model starting from $1,150 at Pebble Creek Apartments . The second most affordable Rake 3 Bedroom is the 3 Bed 1 Bath Apartment Model at Deer Creek Apartments starting at $1,255 . The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Rake is currently $1,735. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Rake:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Pebble Creek Apartments | 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms | $1,150 |
| Deer Creek Apartments | 3 Bed 1 Bath Apartment | $1,255 |
| Cedar Meadow Apartments | 3BR | $1,349 |
| The River | 3 Bed 2 Bath Townhome | $1,615 |
| Fox Meadows Townhomes | Three Bed - Market | $1,650 |
| Willow Cascades Townhomes | New 3Br, 2.5 Bath @ Willow Cascades! | $1,850 |
| M² Lofts | 3BR/2.0BA | $2,415 |
| The Grove at Mankato | SC2 | $2,570 |
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Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Rake is at Pebble Creek Apartments listed at $1,150.
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Rake is $1,735.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Rake is a 1,607 square feet unit starting from $2,395 at Willow Cascades Townhomes.
The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Rake is currently 868 sq ft.
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