Cheap Apartments for Rent in Centerville, IA from $500 (36 Rentals)

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501 S Osteopathy AveKirksville, MO 63501
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Centerville, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Centerville Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Centerville, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Melbourne in the Southeast Des Moines neighborhood priced from $627. Foxwood Apartments in the Easton Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $638. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Centerville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MelbourneA2 - 40 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$627
Foxwood ApartmentsB22BR,1BA$638
Tisdale Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$650
Halls of Brookfield - 55+ Years2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$685
Hunters RunB22BR,1BA$695
SomersetB32BR,1BA$733
East Park Apartments1/2 Story Down2BR,1BA$750
Scotchview Manor Apartments1 BR - 30% Gross Income1BR,1BA$794
The Meadows2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$795
Louden LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Centerville, IA and Nearby

As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Centerville area is the $0.91 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Meadows in the in the Somerset neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Centerville apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Orchard Lane Apartments starting at $850 with a $0.96 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Centerville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Meadows3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.91
Orchard Lane Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.96
Hunters RunB22BR,1BA$0.82
Northern Plains by KadingCottage - 22BR,1BA$1.07
Halls of Brookfield - 55+ Years2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.83
Next Level Apartments - Deer RunB12BR,1BA$1.03
Louden LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
SomersetB12BR,1BA$1.10
Norwalk Village Estates2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.13
Tisdale Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93

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38 / 100

Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

37 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Centerville Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Centerville Apartment is $627 at Melbourne.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Centerville is starting from $638 at Foxwood Apartments.

What is the most affordable Centerville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Centerville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Louden Lofts and starts from $845.

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