
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Black Hawk County, IA from $300 (25 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Black Hawk County.


211 W Wellington St

715 South St

302 Clay St

3961 Logan Ave

201 Main St
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102 W Arlington St

2107 Olive St

Meadow Ridge Apartments

303 Franklin St

Prairie Village of LaPorte City

43 1/2 Mulberry St
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Brookside Apartments

1515 1/2 Franklin St

Russell Lamson

Marsh Place Apartments

Colonial Manor Apartments

Hawkeye Village Apartments
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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 | $1,089 | $600 | $1,450 |
| Black Hawk County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,079 | $420 | $1,800 |
| Black Hawk County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,322 | $600 | $2,100 |
| Black Hawk County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,410 | $875 | $1,950 |
| Black Hawk County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,712 | $552 | $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 $299. 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-W/D In Unit | 4BR,1BA | $299 |
| 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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Black Hawk County, IA
As of August 05, 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, Unit 3 starting at $1,250 with a $0.95 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, Unit 3 | 2116 Olive St | 3BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| 1009 W 22nd St | 1009 W 22nd St | 2BR,2BA | $0.70 |
| Pointe West Apartments | Pointe West - 2-bedroom apartments | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Hillcrest Park Apartments-Student Housing | 4BR/2BA | 4BR,2BA | $0.50 |
| 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 | $0.35 |
| Cobblestone Circle Apartments | Cobblestone Circle Spacious 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Ap... | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| 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 $815.
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 $1,195.
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 20 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 $454 which is $741 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Black Hawk County.
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