
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Stanwood, IA from $400 (48 Rentals)
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Azure Apartments

Lakewood Hills Apartments

Meadowview Apartments

308 N Linn St

Regal Townhomes

Regency Heights (55+ Community)

Chapel Ridge Marion

East Town Crossing
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330 Ridgeland Avenue

Broad + Main on 7th

Mane Gate Apartments

2861 Prairie Hill Dr

Lynnwood Estates

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319 Sycamore Drive

Green Meadow Apartments

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Vive Senior Apartments

Penn Street Place
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795 4th Ave

The Birch Street Apartments

Williamsburg Apartments

530 E Washington St

2701 5th Ave

Residence on 11th

Tulip Tree Apartments

280 S Chestnut St

Marion Lofts
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949 13th St

Blairs Ferry

625 E Burlington St

912 2nd Ave

Green Park Apartments

530 N Dubuque St

804 N Dubuque St

Nex Senior (55+) Apartments

902 North Dodge Street Apartments
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230 S Chestnut St

332 Friendship St

The Overlook

605 E 1st St

Magnolia Lane

477 S Scott Blvd

1040 Duchess Dr

11 Arbor Hill Cir

906 North Dodge Street Iowa City IA
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8 Green Mountain Dr

3000 Bever Ave SE

614 E Jefferson St
Stanwood, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Stanwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanwood Studio Apartments | $1,299 | $695 | $1,850 |
| Stanwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,036 | $460 | $1,945 |
| Stanwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,249 | $625 | $1,895 |
| Stanwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,082 | $695 | $2,100 |
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Cheapest Available Stanwood Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Stanwood, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Azure Apartments priced from $500. Lakewood Hills Apartments in the Old Mill Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Stanwood apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azure Apartments | 1bd | 1BR,1BA | $500 |
| Lakewood Hills Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| 308 N Linn St | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Blairs Ferry | 1A 60% | 1BR,1BA | $862 |
| Regency Heights (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Chapel Ridge Marion | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $945 |
| Broad + Main on 7th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| 2861 Prairie Hill Dr | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| Vive Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Marion Lofts | 60-Piston | 2BR,2BA | $1,267 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stanwood, IA and Nearby
As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stanwood area is the $0.59 price per square foot C1 - 3x3 Model at The Quarters Iowa City in the in the Fair Meadows neighborhood starting from $695. The second greatest value Stanwood apartment is the 60-Piston Model at Marion Lofts starting at $1,267 with a $1.30 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Stanwood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Quarters Iowa City | C1 - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.59 |
| Marion Lofts | 60-Piston | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Chapel Ridge Marion | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| 2861 Prairie Hill Dr | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| The Nest Iowa City | B3 - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| 712 E Market St | Market Street Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Broad + Main on 7th | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.37 |
| Blairs Ferry | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Regency Heights (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Azure Apartments | 1bd | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Stanwood Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Stanwood?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Stanwood is at Lakewood Hills Apartments listed at $695.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Stanwood Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Stanwood Apartment is $500 at Azure Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Stanwood Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Stanwood is starting from $630 at Azure Apartments.
What is the most affordable Stanwood Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Stanwood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Azure Apartments and starts from $835.
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