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Stratford, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Stratford Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Stratford, IA is a Studio unit found at College Creek Apartments in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood priced from $670. Western Hills Apartments in the Fountainview neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Stratford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College Creek ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$670
Western Hills Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$745
Hickory Ridge Apartments0 bed, 1 bathStudio,1BA$775
Praireview Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$846
Somerset Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$880

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stratford, IA and Nearby

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Stratford area is the $1.30 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Townhome Model at District 29 Apartments & Townhomes in the starting from $1,455. The second greatest value Stratford apartment is the 3x3 Furnished Model at The Madison starting at $574 with a $0.53 price per square foot in the Fountainview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Stratford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
District 29 Apartments & Townhomes2 Bed 2 Bath Townhome2BR,2BA$1.30
The Madison3x3 Furnished3BR,3BA$0.53
Northern Lights Apartments3304 Polaris ( 3 bedroom )3BR,2BA$1.07
Alpine Manor Apartments3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Remodel3BR,2BA$1.12
Somerset Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Western Hills Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.05
Phillips Luxury Apartments1BR1BAb1BR,1BA$1.22
The Allure at Rivers Edge2 Bed/2bath2BR,2BA$1.23
SUNDANCE BOONE APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.08
Point at AmesFrisco A2BR,2BA$1.05

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Frequently Asked Questions about Stratford

What type of rentals are currently available in Stratford?

There are currently 51 Apartments for Rent in Stratford, IA with pricing that ranges from $404 to $2,500. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Stratford ranging from $575 to $2,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Stratford?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Stratford ranges from $575 to $2,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,396.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Stratford?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Stratford range from $529 to $2,370, 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 $1,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $404.

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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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