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property at 2905 High St

2905 High St

Des MoinesIA50312
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2006 50th St

Des MoinesIA50310
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6806 Urbandale Ave

UrbandaleIA50322
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1410 32nd St

Des MoinesIA50311
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4044 51st St

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Cheapest Available Polk County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Polk County, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Campus View Student Housing in the Springwood neighborhood priced from $500. Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I in the Green Meadows West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $548. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Polk County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Campus View Student Housing2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$500
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$548
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$565
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)StudioStudio,1BA$575
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Ingersoll Park Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
Concord ApartmentsStudio 5Studio,1BA$625
Prairie Pointe Student Living4 Bdrm Flat4BR,4BA$630
Lenox PropertiesDrake1BR,1BA$675
3309 University Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Polk County, IA

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Polk County area is the $0.50 price per square foot 3 Bdrm Townhome Model at Prairie Pointe Student Living in the in the Springwood neighborhood starting from $660. The second greatest value Polk County apartment is the 935 E 7th St Model at 935 E 7th St, Unit 935 E 7th street Apt 2 starting at $950 with a $0.79 price per square foot in the Grandview College Area 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 Living3 Bdrm Townhome3BR,3BA$0.50
935 E 7th St, Unit 935 E 7th street Apt 2935 E 7th St2BR,1BA$0.79
Grand Homes (55+ Community)2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.90
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
The Meadows2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.91
Northtown Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.90
Campus View Student Housing2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.67
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$0.81
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80

Frequently Asked Questions about Polk County

What type of rentals are currently available in Polk County?

There are currently 1442 Apartments for Rent in Polk County, IA with pricing that ranges from $550 to $3,830. There are also 154 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Polk County ranging from $800 to $3,750.

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 $800 to $3,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,140.

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 $660 to $3,830, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,069 to $3,095. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $630.

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