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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Black Hawk County, IA from $300 (21 Rentals)
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500 W Main St
La Porte CityIA50651
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325 E 2nd St
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$643 - $7651 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Prairie Village of LaPorte City
220 Valley DrLa Porte City, IA 50651
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1003 Grant Ave
WaterlooIA50702
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117 1/2 Lafayette St
WaterlooIA50703
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$675 - $1,145Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Russell Lamson
209 W 5th StWaterloo, IA 50701
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Meadow Ridge Apartments
765-791 Russell RdWaterloo, IA 50701
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Black Hawk County, IA Local Guide
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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 | $899 | $550 | $1,400 |
| Black Hawk County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,054 | $575 | $1,800 |
| Black Hawk County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,188 | $525 | $2,500 |
| Black Hawk County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,300 | $850 | $1,950 |
| Black Hawk County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $880 | $295 | $1,600 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residences on College Hill | Private Bedroom in a 4BR Unit-Furnished Common ... | 4BR,1BA | $295 |
| Prairie Village of LaPorte City | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $643 |
| Russell Lamson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
| Meadow Ridge Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| 2610 College St - Cedar Falls | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Black Hawk County, IA
As of August 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Black Hawk County area is the $0.65 price per square foot 2303 Olive St Model at 2303 Olive St, Unit 5 in the starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Black Hawk County apartment is the 1003 Bluff St Model at 1003 Bluff St, Unit 1003 Bluff St starting at $1,600 with a $0.97 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. |
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| 2303 Olive St, Unit 5 | 2303 Olive St | 4BR,1.5BA | $0.65 |
| 1003 Bluff St, Unit 1003 Bluff St | 1003 Bluff St | 4BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Pineview Place Apartments | Beautiful HUGE 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Apartment in Gr... | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| 918 W 4th St, Unit 918 | 918 W 4th St | 1BR,1BA | $0.57 |
| 3714 Ravenwood Cir | 2 BR/ 2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Kinsale Condominiums | Two Bedroom w/ Garage | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Le Chateau | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.90 |
| 2222 Walnut St, Unit #1 | 2222 Walnut St | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| 238 Palmer Dr, Unit C | 238 Palmer Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Meadow Ridge Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
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 Prairie Village of LaPorte City which is listed at $643, while the average apartment in Black Hawk County costs $1,233.
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 29 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 $286 which is $947 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Black Hawk County.
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