Cheap Apartments for Rent in Polk City, IA from $700 (16 Rentals)
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Starland 2002 Hickory LLC

Frontier Village

Trailside Apartments

Timberland at Crestbruck
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Destination 141

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Polk City, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Polk City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Polk City Studio Apartments | $1,031 | $867 | $1,168 |
Polk City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,277 | $700 | $2,583 |
Polk City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,514 | $795 | $2,899 |
Polk City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,838 | $1,350 | $2,727 |
Polk City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,516 | $2,300 | $2,750 |
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Cheapest Available Polk City Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Polk City, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ankeny Park Apartments in the Georgetown neighborhood priced from $700. Frontier Village in the Georgetown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Polk City apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Ankeny Park Apartments | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Frontier Village | 2BD LL | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
Starland 2002 Hickory LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Trailside Apartments | 1 Bedroom 2nd Floor | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Timberland at Crestbruck | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $883 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polk City, IA and Nearby
As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Polk City area is the $1.25 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Village at Rock Creek in the in the Georgetown neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Polk City apartment is the Upper Level Model at The Pines starting at $1,350 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Georgetown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Polk City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Village at Rock Creek | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.25 |
The Pines | Upper Level | 3BR,2BA | $0.95 |
Avondale Trace Condos | AC.3B.2B.B/P | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
The Ave at Johnston Commons | Echo | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
Applewood Properties | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
Timberland at Crestbruck | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Fieldstream Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Frontier Village | 2BD LL | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Starland 2002 Hickory LLC | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Ankeny Park Apartments | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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Getting Around Polk City, IA
Walk Score®
29 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
34 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Polk City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Polk City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Polk City is at Destination 141 listed at $913.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Polk City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Polk City Apartment is $700 at Ankeny Park Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Polk City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Polk City is starting from $795 at Frontier Village.
What is the most affordable Polk City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Polk City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Pines and starts from $1,350.
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