
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Thayer, IA from $500 (53 Rentals)
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Summit House Apartments

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Alice Place at Norwalk

Country Club Estates

Next Level Apartments - Easton Village

Foxwood Apartments

Sunset Apartments

Woodland Park - Fontanelle

Northern Plains by Kading

Fountain Terrace
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Fish Creek

Dennis Park Apartments

Bella Terra

Deer Run Apartments

High Pointe

Linden East Apartments

Cedarbrooke Place

Allure at 57

Prairie Grass at Jordan Creek
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Glenwood

Cherry Creek

Mansions at Jordan Creek

Osceola Heights

Lift at Jordan Creek

Legacy Landing Apartments

Linden West

Lincoln Ridge by Kading

Sunset Terrace

Strathmore Apartment Homes
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Watermark at Jordan Creek

Vesta Village by Kading

Connect55+ Indianola Senior Community 55+

The Middlebrook Lofts

Cascades at Jordan Creek

Launch Townhomes

Gustin Flats

1833 Curtis Ave

East Park Apartments

Norwalk Park Apartments
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Indianola Park II Apartments

The Bridges

105 W Summit St

310 S 11th St

Indianola Park 1

523 S 11th St

Williams Terrace

7008 SW 15th St

569 85th St

8302 Westown Pkwy
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Thayer, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Thayer?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thayer Studio Apartments | $1,038 | $575 | $1,668 |
| Thayer 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,237 | $545 | $2,148 |
| Thayer 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,445 | $755 | $2,771 |
| Thayer 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,655 | $925 | $3,351 |
| Thayer 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
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Cheapest Available Thayer Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Thayer, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Foxwood Apartments in the Easton Park neighborhood priced from $722. Sunset Apartments in the Prairie View neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Thayer apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foxwood Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $722 |
| Sunset Apartments | Studio, 1 ba | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Summit House Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $755 |
| Woodland Park - Fontanelle | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Fountain Terrace | Neptune | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Fish Creek | B1 - Classic | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
| Dennis Park Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $843 |
| Deer Run Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $857 |
| Linden East Apartments | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| High Pointe | Tahoe | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thayer, IA and Nearby
As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thayer area is the $1.13 price per square foot Platinum Pointe - 4 Bed Model at Platinum Pointe Townhomes in the starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Thayer apartment is the 3 Bedroom, Single-story Townhomes for rent in C... Model at Northern Plains by Kading starting at $985 with a $0.79 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Thayer apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum Pointe Townhomes | Platinum Pointe - 4 Bed | 4BR,3BA | $1.13 |
| Northern Plains by Kading | 3 Bedroom, Single-story Townhomes for rent in C... | 3BR,2BA | $0.79 |
| Linden West | 2 bed 2 bath w/out laundry | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| Country Club Estates | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| Osceola Heights | 3 Bedroom, Single-story Townhomes for rent in... | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Lincoln Ridge by Kading | Villa | 3BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Linden East Apartments | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Dennis Park Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Deer Run Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Summit House Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thayer Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Thayer?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Thayer is at Sunset Apartments listed at $725.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Thayer Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Thayer Apartment is $722 at Foxwood Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Thayer Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Thayer is starting from $755 at Summit House Apartments.
What is the most affordable Thayer Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Thayer Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Country Club Estates and starts from $950.
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