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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 Garden City

What type of rentals are currently available in Garden City?

There are currently 56 Apartments for Rent in Garden City, IA with pricing that ranges from $445 to $3,000. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Garden City ranging from $775 to $2,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Garden City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Garden City ranges from $775 to $2,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,535.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Garden City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Garden City range from $465 to $1,785, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $925 to $2,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $445.

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