Cheap Apartments for Rent in Black Hawk County, IA from $400 (38 Rentals)

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2723 Terrace Drive
1 Bedroom Apartments

2723 Terrace Drive

2723 Terrace DrCedar Falls, IA 50613
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1937 Pinehurst Ln
1 Bedroom Apartments

1937 Pinehurst Ln

1937 Pinehurst LnWaterloo, IA 50701
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Cedar Crest Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Crest Apartments

405 W Donald StWaterloo, IA 50703
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Crossroads Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Crossroads Square

1820 E Ridgeway AveWaterloo, IA 50702
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Camelot Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Camelot Apartments

1650 Camelot DrWaterloo, IA 50702
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1637 Carriage Hill Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1637 Carriage Hill Dr

1637 Carriage Hill DrWaterloo, IA 50701
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Greenridge Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenridge Apartments

1645 Camelot DrWaterloo, IA 50702
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Cedar Square
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Square

1813 W 8th StCedar Falls, IA 50613
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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 Residences on College Hill in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood priced from $295. Prairie Village of LaPorte City has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $643. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Black Hawk County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Residences on College HillPrivate 1-Bedroom Apartment in a Spacious 4-Bed...4BR,1BA$295
Prairie Village of LaPorte City1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$643
Meadow Ridge Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$675
Russell LamsonStudioStudio,1BA$675
University ManorStudio ( Aug '25 )Studio,1BA$735
1106-1110 Kent CircleUpdated Cozy 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath Apartment in SW...1BR,1BA$750
2321 Iowa St - Cedar Falls1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
Cobblestone Circle ApartmentSpacious 2 Bedroom 1Bath Apartment in Secure Bu...2BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Black Hawk County, IA

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Black Hawk County area is the $1.00 price per square foot Beautiful HUGE 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Apartment in Gr... Model at Pineview Place Apartments in the starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Black Hawk County apartment is the 918 W 4th St Model at 918 W 4th St, Unit 918 starting at $700 with a $0.61 price per square foot in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Black Hawk County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pineview Place ApartmentsBeautiful HUGE 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Apartment in Gr...3BR,2BA$1.00
918 W 4th St, Unit 918918 W 4th St1BR,1BA$0.61
Pointe West ApartmentsPointe West - 2-bedroom apartments2BR,2BA$0.98
3714 Ravenwood Cir2 BR/ 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.10
Hawkeye Towers3/2.003BR,2BA$0.50
Kinsale CondominiumsTwo Bedroom w/ Garage2BR,1BA$1.00
Le Chateau2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.95
Cobblestone Circle Apartment2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.03
Gold Falls Villa Apartments2BR/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.04
1150 Home Park Blvd2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.03

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Black Hawk County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Black Hawk County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Black Hawk County is at Russell Lamson listed at $675.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Black Hawk County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Black Hawk County Apartment is $643 at Prairie Village of LaPorte City.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Black Hawk County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Black Hawk County is starting from $525 at Residences on College Hill.

What is the most affordable Black Hawk County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Black Hawk County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Meadow Ridge Apartments and starts from $850.

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