
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Black Hawk County, IA from $300 (26 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Black Hawk County.


808-810 W 2nd St

3961 Logan Ave

420 Sunnyside Ave

608 Wellington St
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723 W 1st St

Meadow Ridge Apartments

Prairie Village of LaPorte City

1241 South St

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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 | $921 | $600 | $1,300 |
| Black Hawk County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $992 | $365 | $1,800 |
| Black Hawk County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,205 | $625 | $2,500 |
| Black Hawk County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,433 | $850 | $1,950 |
| Black Hawk County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,334 | $460 | $1,800 |
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Cheapest Available Black Hawk County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Black Hawk County, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Meadow Ridge Apartments priced from $625. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Ridge Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| Prairie Village of LaPorte City | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $643 |
| Russell Lamson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
| Gold Falls Villa Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| University Manor | 1 BR/ 1 BA (Dec'25 ) | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| 228 Spaces - Furnished Micro-Living Apartments | 1st Floor Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| 1150 Home Park Blvd | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Black Hawk County, IA
As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Black Hawk County area is the $1.03 price per square foot 4004 University Ave Model at 4004 University Ave, Unit 12 in the starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Black Hawk County apartment is the 4BR/2BA Model at Hawkeye Towers - Historical Access starting at $380 with a $0.35 price per square foot . 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4004 University Ave, Unit 12 | 4004 University Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Hawkeye Towers - Historical Access | 4BR/2BA | 4BR,2BA | $0.35 |
| Hillcrest Park Apartments-Student Housing | 4BR/2BA | 4BR,2BA | $0.42 |
| Pineview Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Kinsale Condominiums | Two Bedroom w/ Garage | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Lantern Square Apartments | LS 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.97 |
| Le Chateau | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.85 |
| Cobblestone Circle Apartment | Cobblestone Circle Spacious 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Ap... | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| 1150 Home Park Blvd | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| 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 $795.
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 $1,450.
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 25 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 $176 which is $1,274 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Black Hawk County.
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