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520 5th St
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520 5th StAmes, IA 50010
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307 Lynn Ave
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307 Lynn AveAmes, IA 50014
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3020 Regency CtAmes, IA 50010
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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 Studio unit found at Woodland Park - Eldora priced from $650. Melrose Park Apartments in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $705. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Garden City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodland Park - EldoraStudioStudio,1BA$650
Melrose Park Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$705
Pheasant Run Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$760
Hyland Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$820
Laverne ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$875

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

As of April 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Garden 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 Garden City apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA Model at Copper Beech at Ames starting at $800 with a $0.65 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.
Pheasant Run Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.53
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
Palisades1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Woodland Park - Eldora1 BR1BR,1BA$1.19

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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 $875 at Laverne 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 Pheasant Run Apartments and starts from $760.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.