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Dawson, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dawson Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dawson, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sugar Creek Senior Apartment Community in the Timberline Village neighborhood priced from $790. Meadowlark Place in the Kennybrook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dawson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sugar Creek Senior Apartment Community1x11BR,1BA$790
Meadowlark PlaceB1 - 40 - Income Restricted2BR,2BA$799
Valley Railroad Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$825
Brick Towne at Prairie CrossingStudioStudio,1BA$825
Country Court Apartments2BNCab2BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dawson, IA and Nearby

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dawson area is the $1.25 price per square foot B Model at James Point Luxury Townhomes in the in the Kennybrook neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Dawson apartment is the 4 Bedroom Model at Valley Railroad Apartments starting at $925 with a $0.84 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Dawson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
James Point Luxury TownhomesB3BR,2.5BA$1.25
Valley Railroad Apartments4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.84
Sunrise MeadowsB3 - St. Lucia2BR,2BA$1.15
Twin Eagles by KadingVilla3BR,1BA$1.14
William Pointe by KadingVilla3BR,1BA$0.91
Perrywood Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.24
Windfield West2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.04
SUNDANCE BOONE APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.08
Country Court Apartments2BNCab2BR,1BA$1.06
Boone Park Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.18

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Getting Around Dawson, IA

Walk Score®

3 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dawson Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dawson?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dawson is at Brick Towne at Prairie Crossing listed at $825.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dawson Apartment is $790 at Sugar Creek Senior Apartment Community.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dawson is starting from $799 at Meadowlark Place.

What is the most affordable Dawson Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dawson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Valley Railroad Apartments and starts from $825.

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