Cheap Apartments for Rent in Belle Plaine, IA from $300 (51 Rentals)

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1409 12th Ave

Belle PlaineIA52208

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Stella Townhomes
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Stella Townhomes

1236 Bliss StreetGrinnell, IA 50112
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425 McClellan St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

425 McClellan St

425 McClellan StTama, IA 52339
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Valley High
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Valley High

1715-1735 Edgewood RdCedar Rapids, IA 52405
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233 Harnett St NW
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

233 Harnett St NW

233 Harnett St NWCedar Rapids, IA 52405
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Urban Edge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Urban Edge Apartments

401 Canton St NWShellsburg, IA 52332
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3200-3201 G Ave NW
2 Bedroom Apartments

3200-3201 G Ave NW

3200-3201 G Ave NWCedar Rapids, IA 52402
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Westcove North
2 Bedroom Apartments

Westcove North

3507 Queen Dr SWCedar Rapids, IA 52404
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117-129 Harbet Ave NW
2 Bedroom Apartments

117-129 Harbet Ave NW

117-129 Harbet Ave NWCedar Rapids, IA 52405
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Westcove
2 Bedroom Apartments

Westcove

3615 Queen Dr SWCedar Rapids, IA 52404
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The Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Avenue

5200 16th AveCedar Rapids, IA 52404
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Belle Plaine, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Belle Plaine Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Belle Plaine, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Shamrock Apartments in the Usher's Ferry Historic Village neighborhood priced from $560. Goldfinch Meadows in the Cedar Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $580. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Belle Plaine apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shamrock ApartmentsShamrock small 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$560
Goldfinch Meadows1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$580
Prairie Village of LaPorte City1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$643
Northview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$740
Grinnell Park Apartments1BR - 30% of Gross Income1BR,1BA$803
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$825
The Malory Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$840
Union at Wiley2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,1BA$995
Apache Park3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$995
2535 Ellis View Ct NW2x12BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Belle Plaine, IA and Nearby

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Belle Plaine area is the $1.28 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Model at Cedar River Bluffs Apartments in the in the Usher's Ferry Historic Village neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Belle Plaine apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at THE ARBORS APARTMENTS starting at $825 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the East Gate Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Belle Plaine apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cedar River Bluffs Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.28
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.83
2535 Ellis View Ct NW2x12BR,1BA$1.03
Union at Wiley2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,1BA$1.16
The Malory Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.99
Shamrock ApartmentsArrowridge small 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Grinnell Park Apartments2BR - 30% of Gross Income2BR,1BA$1.34
Northview Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.18
Goldfinch Meadows1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.14
Prairie Village of LaPorte City1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Belle Plaine Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Belle Plaine Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Belle Plaine Apartment is $560 at Shamrock Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Belle Plaine Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Belle Plaine is starting from $760 at Shamrock Apartments.

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