
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Royal, IA from $400 (66 Rentals)
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Eytcheson Estates Welcome

Eytcheson Estates Sherburn

Woodland Park - Manson

Park View Apartments

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Sunshine Apartments

Tallgrass Village

Valley Park Apartments

Nobles Square Apartments

Windcrest Village I & II
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Lewis Hotel Apartments

Okabena Tower 62+

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Fair View by Kading

Chambers

1529 Carlin Ave

303 N Ash St

Deer Creek Apartments

Country Estates at Morningside

The Shores at Spirit Lake

Ashley Estates
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635 8th Ave SW

270 US-59

Cypress Pointe Apartments

Cypress Pointe Emmetsburg

2nd Avenue Rowhomes

Indian Hills

Trimont Square Apartments

Glen Oaks by Broadmoor

1011 Pleasant St

312 1st Ave SW
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Country Club Apartments

District 42 Apartments & Townhomes

Windom Landing

601 W 2ND ST, Unit A

Barrington Park by Broadmoor

509 West 1st Street, Unit 1

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South Shore Apartments

Avenue East

Willow Creek Place

Burt 18-(Countryside Properties)
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Stately Manor Apartments

Dodecagon Plaza

Rolfe 20-Unit

Damax Apartments

Rosewood Heights Apartments

Heartland Senior Housing

Tanglewood Estates

700 Central Ave

Buffalo Ridge Apartments

Pheasant Run Apartments
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Royal, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Royal?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Studio Apartments | $919 | $755 | $1,330 |
| Royal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,000 | $725 | $1,550 |
| Royal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,236 | $701 | $1,865 |
| Royal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,641 | $1,140 | $1,990 |
| Royal 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,086 | $975 | $1,100 |
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Cheapest Available Royal Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Royal, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Burt 18-Unit (Countryside Properties) priced from $425. Rolfe 20-Unit has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Royal apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burt 18-Unit (Countryside Properties) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $425 |
| Rolfe 20-Unit | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $495 |
| Eytcheson Estates Sherburn | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $701 |
| Eytcheson Estates Welcome | 1 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $701 |
| Sunshine Apartments | 1 Bedroom and 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Woodland Park - Manson | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Lewis Hotel Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Okabena Tower 62+ | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $827 |
| Fair View by Kading | Cottage - 2 | 2BR,1BA | $845 |
| Park View Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Royal, IA and Nearby
As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Royal area is the $0.90 price per square foot 3Br2Ba Model at Phillips Luxury Apartments in the starting from $1,860. The second greatest value Royal apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Windom Landing starting at $975 with a $0.84 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Royal apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips Luxury Apartments | 3Br2Ba | 3BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| Windom Landing | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.84 |
| Ridge Oaks | Evergreen | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
| Trimont Square Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Fair View by Kading | Cottage - 2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Nobles Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Seneca Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Eytcheson Estates Sherburn | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Eytcheson Estates Welcome | 1 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Rolfe 20-Unit | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Royal Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Royal?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Royal is at Lewis Hotel Apartments listed at $800.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Royal Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Royal Apartment is $425 at Burt 18-Unit (Countryside Properties).
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Royal Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Royal is starting from $595 at Rolfe 20-Unit.
What is the most affordable Royal Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Royal Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Seneca Place Apartments and starts from $975.
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