Cheap Apartments for Rent in Vail, IA from $400 (18 Rentals)

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Rolfe 20-Unit
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rolfe 20-Unit

1106-1108 Elm StRolfe, IA 50581
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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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Woodland Park - Holstein
1 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Park - Holstein

400 Minnesota StHolstein, IA 51025
Senior Living
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Vail, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Vail Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Vail, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Rolfe 20-Unit priced from $500. Dana Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $536. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Vail apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rolfe 20-Unit2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$500
Dana VillageS3Studio,1BA$536
Woodland Park - Manson1 BR1BR,1BA$600
WinnaVegas VillasEfficiencyStudio,1BA$660
Regency Villa of Atlantic1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Vail, IA and Nearby

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Vail area is the $1.06 price per square foot 3 BR 2.5 BA Model at Perry Townhomes in the starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Vail apartment is the Two Bedroom 22D Model at Deerfield starting at $1,440 with a $1.07 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Vail apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Perry Townhomes3 BR 2.5 BA3BR,2.5BA$1.06
DeerfieldTwo Bedroom 22D2BR,2BA$1.07
The Archive2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.21
William Pointe by KadingVilla3BR,1BA$0.91
The BluffsTwo Bedroom 1st Floor2BR,1BA$1.05
Seneca Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Summerset Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.09
Dana VillageS1BStudio ,1BA$0.79
Rolfe 20-Unit2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.82
Woodland Park - Manson1 BR1BR,1BA$1.20

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Getting Around Vail, IA

Walk Score®

3 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

14 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Vail Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Vail?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Vail is at Dana Village listed at $536.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Vail Apartment is $561 at Dana Village.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Vail is starting from $500 at Rolfe 20-Unit.

What is the most affordable Vail Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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