Cheap Apartments for Rent in Saint Marys, IA from $500 (33 Rentals)

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Alice Place at Norwalk
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$650 - $1,350
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Alice Place at Norwalk

9310 Marketplace DrNorwalk, IA 50211
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  • Low Income

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The Bridges
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bridges

1111 N 8th AveWinterset, IA 50273
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Southridge Senior Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southridge Senior Lofts

695 E Army Post RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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Flats on 5th
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Flats on 5th

7109 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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The Meadows
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadows

7500 Meadowlands DrDes Moines, IA 50320
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BNL Investments
2 Bedroom Apartments

BNL Investments

5201 S Union StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Iowa Stanton LLC
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Iowa Stanton LLC

2200 Stanton AveDes Moines, IA 50321
  • Utilities Included

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Saint Marys, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Saint Marys Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Saint Marys, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Melbourne in the Southeast Des Moines neighborhood priced from $627. Valley Acres Apartments in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Saint Marys apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MelbourneB1 - 30 - Income Restricted2BR,2BA$627
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$650
SomersetA21BR,1BA$694
The Oaks1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$700
Foxwood ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$706
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageB12BR,1BA$718
Sunset ApartmentsStudio, 1 baStudio,1BA$725
The Ridges1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$740
East Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom2BR,1BA$750
The Hampton Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Saint Marys, IA and Nearby

As of March 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Saint Marys area is the $1.05 price per square foot 2 bed 2 bath w/out laundry Model at Linden West in the in the Easton Park neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Saint Marys apartment is the fin-2r Model at Finn Apartments starting at $1,045 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Saint Marys apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Linden West2 bed 2 bath w/out laundry2BR,2BA$1.05
Finn Apartmentsfin-2r2BR,2BA$1.01
Fort Des Moines2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.97
The Meadows2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.91
Linden East ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.00
Lyn Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.02
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageB12BR,1BA$0.90
Goldbriar Chateau2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.06
SomersetA21BR,1BA$1.03
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Saint Marys Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Saint Marys Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Saint Marys Apartment is $650 at Valley Acres Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Saint Marys Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Saint Marys is starting from $627 at Melbourne.

What is the most affordable Saint Marys Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Saint Marys Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Southern Horizon by Kading and starts from $1,150.

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