Cheap Apartments for Rent in Scranton, IA from $400 (20 Rentals)

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Heartland Senior Housing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heartland Senior Housing

610 Central AveFort Dodge, IA 50501
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919 N 29th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

919 N 29th St

919 N 29th StFort Dodge, IA 50501
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Fonda Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fonda Apartments

304 Fairburn StFonda, IA 50540

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Boone Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Boone Park Apartments

1127 S Linn StBoone, IA 50036
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Granger Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Granger Lofts

2202 Broadway StGranger, IA 50109
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Scranton, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Scranton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Scranton, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Valley Railroad Apartments priced from $595. Woodland Park - Manson has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Scranton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Valley Railroad Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$595
Woodland Park - Manson1 BR1BR,1BA$600
College Creek ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$670
The BrizaGrand 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$683
Western Hills Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scranton, IA and Nearby

As of July 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Scranton area is the $0.53 price per square foot 3x3 Furnished Model at The Madison in the in the Fountainview neighborhood starting from $574. The second greatest value Scranton apartment is the 3 bedroom 2 Bath Model at Alpine Manor Apartments starting at $999 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Scranton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Madison3x3 Furnished3BR,3BA$0.53
Alpine Manor Apartments3 bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.97
Anna's Grove by KadingVilla3BR,1BA$1.09
William Pointe by KadingVilla3BR,1BA$0.91
Valley Railroad Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$0.62
Western Hills Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.05
Windfield West2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.04
SUNDANCE BOONE APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.08
Summerset Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.09
The BrizaGrand 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14

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Getting Around Scranton, IA

Walk Score®

4 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Scranton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Scranton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Scranton is at College Creek Apartments listed at $670.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Scranton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Scranton Apartment is $600 at Woodland Park - Manson.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Scranton is starting from $595 at Valley Railroad Apartments.

What is the most affordable Scranton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Scranton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at William Pointe by Kading and starts from $920.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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