Cheap Apartments for Rent in Forest City, IA from $400 (28 Rentals)

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Winngate Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Winngate Village

102-104 Winngate DrForest City, IA 50436
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Community Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Community Plaza

125 Cathedral Oaks RdForest City, IA 50436
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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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Forest City, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Forest City, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Rolfe 20-Unit priced from $400. Shalom Tower II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $405. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Forest City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rolfe 20-Unit1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$400
Shalom Tower IITower I EfficiencyStudio,1BA$405
Key ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$450
Burt 18-Unit (Countryside Properties)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$450
City Center Kent ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$495
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$525
Key West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$550
Pebble Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$580
Woodland Park - Manson1 BR1BR,1BA$600
Eytcheson Estates Sherburn2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest City, IA and Nearby

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest City area is the $0.53 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Pheasant Run Apartments in the starting from $760. The second greatest value Forest City apartment is the 1BR1BAb Model at Phillips Luxury Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $1.22 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pheasant Run Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.53
Phillips Luxury Apartments1BR1BAb1BR,1BA$1.22
Meadow Lake of Clear Lake Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.03
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.74
Shalom Tower IITower II - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.70
Eytcheson Estates Sherburn2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
CityView Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$0.98
Rolfe 20-Unit2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.82
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95
Woodland Park - Manson1 BR1BR,1BA$1.20

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20 / 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 Forest City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Forest City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Forest City is at Shalom Tower II listed at $405.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest City Apartment is $400 at Rolfe 20-Unit.

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

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

What is the most affordable Forest City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Forest City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pheasant Run Apartments and starts from $760.

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