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Cheapest Available Polk County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Polk County, IA is a 4 Beds unit found at Prairie Pointe Student Living in the Springwood neighborhood priced from $500. Campus View Student Housing in the Springwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Polk County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prairie Pointe Student Living4 Bdrm Townhome4BR,4BA$500
Campus View Student Housing2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$500
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)Standard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$547
Sutton HillB22BR,1BA$583
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Ingersoll Park Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
Concord ApartmentsStudio 5Studio,1BA$625
MelbourneA2 - 40 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$627
Rosemont PlaceA11BR,1BA$641
Plaza ManorCedar1BR,1BA$642

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polk County, IA

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Polk County area is the $0.33 price per square foot 4 Bdrm Flat Model at Prairie Pointe Student Living in the in the Springwood neighborhood starting from $500. The second greatest value Polk County apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Meadows starting at $950 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Somerset neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Polk County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prairie Pointe Student Living4 Bdrm Flat4BR,4BA$0.33
The Meadows3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.91
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
3703 5th Ave, Unit #53703 5th Ave1BR,1BA$0.90
Westchester SquareTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$0.92
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.73
Colonial VillagePlymouth1BR,1BA$0.91
Woodland WestTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.87
Campus View Student Housing2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.67

Frequently Asked Questions about Polk County

What type of rentals are currently available in Polk County?

There are currently 1449 Apartments for Rent in Polk County, IA with pricing that ranges from $450 to $3,750. There are also 162 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Polk County ranging from $750 to $3,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Polk County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Polk County ranges from $750 to $3,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,924.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Polk County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Polk County range from $823 to $3,580, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $2,895. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $500.

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