
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Rowan, IA from $400 (50 Rentals)
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Key Apartments

18 S Adams Ave

Key West Apartments

Phillips Luxury Apartments

Furman 24th Street Apartments

Woodland Park - Eldora

203 Campus

Grandview Square Apartments

Pheasant Hollow Apartments
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Meadow Lake of Clear Lake Apartments

Pheasant Run Apartments

Bergengreen Apartments

Melrose Park Apartments

Pebble Creek Apartments

Somerset Apartments

City Center Kent Apartments

District 29 Apartments & Townhomes

3500 Grand Ave

Hyland Apartments
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Prairieview Manor

The River Apartments & Townhomes

Federal Ave Rowhomes

1200 Jade Apartments

Shalom Tower II

Burt 18-(Countryside Properties)

520 5th St

744 1st St

Heartland Senior Housing

505 1/2 11th St
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Furman Regency Court

1005 28th St

700 Central Ave

210 N Main St

919 N 29th St

335 Elm St

334 Center St

919 6th St

1109 Central Ave

215 N Main St
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614 N 12th St

729 Westridge Rd

2721 Luther Dr

5504 Kansas Dr

727 Westridge Rd

The Manor

Ferndale Furman Apartments

1411 9th Ave S

4008 Ontario St

Palisades
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Rowan, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rowan?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan Studio Apartments | $814 | $500 | $1,145 |
| Rowan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $939 | $460 | $1,575 |
| Rowan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,158 | $705 | $1,735 |
| Rowan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,264 | $850 | $2,370 |
| Rowan 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,718 | $937 | $2,500 |
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Cheapest Available Rowan Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Rowan, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Burt 18-Unit (Countryside Properties) priced from $425. Hubbard Maple Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $460. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rowan apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burt 18-Unit (Countryside Properties) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $425 |
| Hubbard Maple Street Apartments | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $460 |
| Key Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $500 |
| 18 S Adams Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $525 |
| Key West Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $550 |
| 203 Campus | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Woodland Park - Eldora | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Melrose Park Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| City Center Kent Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Somerset Apartments | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rowan, IA and Nearby
As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rowan area is the $0.61 price per square foot 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at Pheasant Hollow Apartments in the starting from $850. The second greatest value Rowan apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Remodel Model at Alpine Manor Apartments starting at $1,199 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rowan apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pheasant Hollow Apartments | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.61 |
| Alpine Manor Apartments | 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Remodel | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Cedar Pointe by Kading | Villa | 3BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Hyland Apartments | 2 Bed/2 Bath Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Aspen Village | 2724 Stange (2 bdrm) | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| The Allure at Rivers Edge | 2 Bed/2bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Woodland Park - Eldora | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Hubbard Maple Street Apartments | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| City Center Kent Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 18 S Adams Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rowan Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rowan?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rowan is at Key Apartments listed at $500.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rowan Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rowan Apartment is $425 at Burt 18-Unit (Countryside Properties).
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rowan Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rowan is starting from $795 at Melrose Park Apartments.
What is the most affordable Rowan Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Rowan Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pheasant Hollow Apartments and starts from $850.
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