Cheap Apartments for Rent in Garden City, IA from $400 (17 Rentals)

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520 5th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 5th St

520 5th StAmes, IA 50010
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307 Lynn Ave
4 Bedroom Apartments

307 Lynn Ave

307 Lynn AveAmes, IA 50014
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Furman Regency Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Furman Regency Court

3020 Regency CtAmes, IA 50010
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Woodland Park - Eldora
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Park - Eldora

2413 Edgington AveEldora, IA 50627
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Garden City, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Garden City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Garden City, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Melrose Park Apartments in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood priced from $705. Hyland Apartments in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $820. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Garden City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Melrose Park Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$705
Hyland Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$820
East Park Village Apartments2 BR Ground2BR,1BA$855
Laverne ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$875
Somerset Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$880

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

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Garden City area is the $0.65 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at Copper Beech at Ames in the in the South Ames neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value Garden City apartment is the Three Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Laverne Apartments starting at $1,265 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the South Ames neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Garden City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Copper Beech at Ames2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$0.65
Laverne ApartmentsThree Bedroom, Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.05
The Quarters AmesA - 3x33BR,3BA$0.55
Northern Lights Apartments3304 Polaris ( 3 bedroom )3BR,2BA$1.07
The Grove at Ames2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.73
Somerset Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Hyland Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,2BA$1.23
East Park Village Apartments2 BR Ground2BR,1BA$1.19
Palisades1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Melrose Park Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Garden City Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Garden City Apartment is $705 at Melrose Park Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Garden City is starting from $855 at East Park Village Apartments.

What is the most affordable Garden City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Garden City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Northern Lights Apartments and starts from $1,140.

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