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

Harper Point Apartments

Willows Edge Commons

Dublin Square Apartments and Townhomes

Whisper Ridge East

Willows South Commons

Aspen Ridge Reserve

Briarwood Reserve

PowderHaus Apartments & Townhomes
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Split Rock Village Apartments & Townhomes

Whisper Creek Village

Briarwood Apartments

Sunrise Apartments

Villas at Canyon Creek Apartments

Silverthorne Flats

Carlton at Dawley

Prairie Trail Village

Huntington Village Apartments

Millstone Commons
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Joslyn Heights Apartments

Home-Field Apartments

Graystone Heights

The Wondery

The Bluffs at Willow Run

The Nova

The Slate

Graystone Townhomes

Chestnut Ridge

41Six
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Augusta Townhomes

Willows East Commons

293 Tiger Way Ct

Diamond Field Townhomes

Damax Apartments

City Centre Apartments

521 S Menlo Ave

Oakwood Apartments

1300 E 6th St

Eagle Creek Apartments
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2800 W McClellan St

Valley Vue Apartments

4801 E 41st St

614 E 6th St

713-715 W 16th St

2904 W 33rd St

PrairiE Lofts A and B

906 W 10th St

2000 S Duluth Ave

3205 S Covell Ave
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Rock Rapids, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rock Rapids?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Rapids Studio Apartments | $896 | $599 | $1,040 |
| Rock Rapids 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,064 | $775 | $2,019 |
| Rock Rapids 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,331 | $899 | $3,005 |
| Rock Rapids 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,722 | $1,275 | $2,785 |
| Rock Rapids 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,083 | $1,750 | $2,150 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeview Place Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $599 |
| Harper Point Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Willows Edge Commons | Apartment Style Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Dublin Square Apartments and Townhomes | Studio Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $820 |
| Whisper Ridge East | 1/ADA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Willows South Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| PowderHaus Apartments & Townhomes | Studio Apartment (A) | Studio,1BA | $885 |
| Split Rock Village Apartments & Townhomes | Apartment Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Whisper Creek Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Villas at Canyon Creek Apartments | 1bd1ba 2nd Floor | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sundance Ridge Townhomes | 3 Beds, 2.5 baths | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.15 |
| Valley Vue Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Huntington Village Apartments | Cattail | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Aspen Ridge Reserve | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment | 3BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Augusta Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Home-Field Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Joslyn Heights Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Prairie Trail Village | 1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Sunrise Apartments | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Harper Point Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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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.
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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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