
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Black Hawk County, IA from $300 (37 Rentals)
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211 W Wellington St

715 South St

302 Clay St

1003 Grant Ave

3961 Logan Ave

706 South St

225 Miriam Dr

Meadow Ridge Apartments
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2107 Olive St

303 Franklin St

Prairie Village of LaPorte City

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1315 1st W St

727 South St

903 Randolph St

902 Mulberry St

Brookside Apartments

227 Allen St
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43 1/2 Mulberry St

313 Denver St

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832 W 1st St, Unit 832 1/2 W

1515 1/2 Franklin St

408 Oak Ave

910 Mulberry St

820 W 2nd St

Russell Lamson

505 Chestnut St
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Colonial Manor Apartments

Hawkeye Village Apartments

2723 Terrace Drive

2610 College St

3719 W 9th Apartments

1937 Pinehurst Ln

Cedar Crest Apartments

Crossroads Square
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2007 College St
Black Hawk County, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Black Hawk County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hawk County Studio Apartments | $1,020 | $600 | $1,395 |
| Black Hawk County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,023 | $450 | $1,800 |
| Black Hawk County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,227 | $600 | $2,000 |
| Black Hawk County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,538 | $995 | $2,700 |
| Black Hawk County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,468 | $460 | $2,400 |
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Cheapest Available Black Hawk County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Black Hawk County, IA is a 4 Beds unit found at The Residences on College Hill in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood priced from $350. Meadow Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Black Hawk County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Residences on College Hill | 4 Bed 1 Bath Apartment | 4BR,1BA | $350 |
| Meadow Ridge Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| Prairie Village of LaPorte City | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $643 |
| Brookside Apartments | One-Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Russell Lamson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Gold Falls Villa Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
| Kent Circle | Updated Cozy 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath Apartment in SW... | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Black Hawk County, IA
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Black Hawk County area is the $0.97 price per square foot 1003 Bluff St Model at 1003 Bluff St, Unit 1003 Bluff St in the in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Black Hawk County apartment is the 2116 Olive St Model at 2116 Olive St starting at $1,350 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Black Hawk County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1003 Bluff St, Unit 1003 Bluff St | 1003 Bluff St | 4BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| 2116 Olive St | 2116 Olive St | 3BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Hillcrest Park Apartments-Student Housing | 4BR/2BA | 4BR,2BA | $0.42 |
| Kinsale Condominiums | Two Bedroom w/ Garage | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Le Chateau | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.90 |
| The Residences on College Hill | 4 Bed 1 Bath Apartment | 4BR,1BA | $0.39 |
| 1311 W 1st St, Unit 22 | 1311 W 1st St | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Cobblestone Circle Apartments | Cobblestone Circle Spacious 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Ap... | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Kingswood Place | Kingswood 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Meadow Ridge Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Black Hawk County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Black Hawk County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Black Hawk County is under $745.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Black Hawk County?
The cheapest apartment in Black Hawk County is Meadow Ridge Apartments which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Black Hawk County costs $1,770.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Black Hawk County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 11 regular apartments in Black Hawk County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Black Hawk County?
Cheap apartments in Black Hawk County have an average cost of $534 which is $1,236 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Black Hawk County.
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