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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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6920 SW 9th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

6920 SW 9th St

6920 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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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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Indianola Park 1
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Indianola Park 1

902 N 14th StIndianola, IA 50125
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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 1 Bed unit found at Valley Acres Apartments in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood priced from $650. Next Level Apartments - Easton Village in the Easton Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Saint Marys apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$650
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageA11BR,1BA$695
Sunset ApartmentsStudio, 1 baStudio,1BA$725
The Ridges1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$740
Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment HomesS1PwvStudio,1BA$750
The Hampton Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Foxwood ApartmentsB22BR,1BA$795
Willow Bend1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$810
Fish CreekB1 - Classic2BR,1BA$825
Flats on 5thHayes 1.1A 60%1BR,1BA$825

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

As of April 25, 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 3 Bedroom Model at The Meadows starting at $995 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Somerset 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
The Meadows3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.95
Finn Apartmentsfin-2r2BR,2BA$0.97
Fort Des Moines2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.97
Linden East ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.00
Goldbriar Chateau2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Foxwood ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$0.97
Deer Run ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.08
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Next Level Apartments - Easton VillageA11BR,1BA$1.07

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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 $775 at Sunset Apartments.

What is the most affordable Saint Marys Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Saint Marys Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Meadows and starts from $995.

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