Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rock Rapids, IA from $500 (54 Rentals)

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Damax Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Damax Apartments

602 E Warren StLuverne, MN 56156
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City Centre Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

City Centre Apartments

109 E Luverne StLuverne, MN 56156
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Oakwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Apartments

401 S Oak StEllsworth, MN 56129
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Eagle Creek Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Creek Apartments

106 S Sandstone AveBrandon, SD 57005
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4801 E 41st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4801 E 41st St

4801 E 41st StSioux Falls, SD 57110
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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2904 W 33rd St

Sioux FallsSD57105
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PrairiE Lofts A and B
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

PrairiE Lofts A and B

124 W Hatting StLuverne, MN 56156
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Rock Rapids, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rock Rapids Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rock Rapids, IA is a Studio unit found at Ridgeview Place Apartments in the Mystic Meadows neighborhood priced from $599. Harper Point Apartments in the Southeast Sioux Falls neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rock Rapids apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ridgeview Place Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$599
Harper Point Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$775
Willows Edge CommonsApartment Style StudioStudio,1BA$795
Dublin Square Apartments and TownhomesStudio Bedroom / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$820
Whisper Ridge East1/ADA1BR,1BA$850
Willows South CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$850
PowderHaus Apartments & TownhomesStudio Apartment (A)Studio,1BA$885
Split Rock Village Apartments & TownhomesApartment StudioStudio,1BA$895
Whisper Creek VillageStudioStudio,1BA$895
Villas at Canyon Creek Apartments1bd1ba 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$940

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rock Rapids, IA and Nearby

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rock Rapids area is the $1.15 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2.5 baths Model at Sundance Ridge Townhomes in the in the Southeast Sioux Falls neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Rock Rapids apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Valley Vue Apartments starting at $1,445 with a $1.19 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Rock Rapids apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sundance Ridge Townhomes3 Beds, 2.5 baths3BR,2.5BA$1.15
Valley Vue Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.19
Huntington Village ApartmentsCattail3BR,2BA$1.27
Aspen Ridge Reserve3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment3BR,2BA$1.15
Augusta Townhomes2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.23
Home-Field Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.12
Joslyn Heights Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$1.17
Prairie Trail Village1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.07
Sunrise Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.25
Harper Point Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.25

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rock Rapids Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rock Rapids?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rock Rapids is at Ridgeview Place Apartments listed at $599.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rock Rapids Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rock Rapids Apartment is $775 at Harper Point Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rock Rapids Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rock Rapids is starting from $1,015 at Joslyn Heights Apartments.

What is the most affordable Rock Rapids Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rock Rapids Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Aspen Ridge Reserve and starts from $1,275.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.