
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rock Rapids, IA from $500 (51 Rentals)
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Ridgeview Place Apartments

Harper Point Apartments

Dublin Square Apartments and Townhomes

Grand Teton Estates Apartments

Aspen Ridge Reserve

Briarwood Reserve Apartments

Whisper Ridge Commons

Willows South Commons

Willows Edge Commons
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PowderHaus (SD-SF-PHA)(Kilo)

Silverthorne Flats

Split Rock Village Apartments & Townhomes

Whisper Creek Village

Briarwood Apartments

Sunrise Apartments

Villas at Canyon Creek Apartments

Carlton at Dawley

Welcome to Huntington Village

Graystone Heights Luxury Apartments
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Millstone Commons

Joslyn Heights Apartments

Prairie Trail Village

HOME - FIELD APARTMENTS I

The Wondery

The Bluffs at Willow Run

The Nova

The Slate

Graystone Townhomes

Chestnut Ridge
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Damax Apartments

City Centre Apartments

Oakwood Apartments

1300 E 6th St

Eagle Creek Apartments

1101 E 9th St

404 E 4th St

Valley Vue Apartments

4801 E 41st St

904 N Blauvelt Ave
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713-715 W 16th St

1420 E Redwood Blvd

605 E 14th St

3034 N Lewis Ave

506 N French Ave

1308 E 4th St

516 N Cliff Ave

PrairiE Lofts A and B

624 E 14th St

1422 E Redwood Blvd
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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 | $882 | $599 | $1,040 |
| Rock Rapids 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,066 | $775 | $2,545 |
| Rock Rapids 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,335 | $800 | $3,005 |
| Rock Rapids 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,652 | $1,285 | $2,785 |
| Rock Rapids 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,125 | $2,100 | $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 |
| Dublin Square Apartments and Townhomes | Studio Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Grand Teton Estates Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Whisper Ridge Commons | Studio (A) | Studio,1BA | $814 |
| Willows South Commons | Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Briarwood Reserve Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| Willows Edge Commons | Apartment Style Studio | Studio,1BA | $845 |
| PowderHaus (SD-SF-PHA)(Kilo) | Studio Apartment (A) | Studio,1BA | $880 |
| Silverthorne Flats | 1E | Studio,1BA | $893 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rock Rapids, IA and Nearby
As of July 27, 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 $1,459 with a $1.20 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 | $1.20 |
| Graystone Heights Luxury Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Willows East | Townhome 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
| Augusta Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Sunrise Apartments | 2B/1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| HOME - FIELD APARTMENTS I | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Grand Teton Estates Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Harper Point Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Dublin Square Apartments and Townhomes | Studio Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $1.37 |
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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 $800 at Grand Teton Estates 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 The Wondery and starts from $1,400.
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