Cheap Apartments for Rent in Black Hawk County, IA from $420 (67 Rentals)

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303 Logan Ave

WaterlooIA50703

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Marsh Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marsh Place Apartments

627 Sycamore StWaterloo, IA 50703
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2723 Terrace Drive
1 Bedroom Apartments

2723 Terrace Drive

2723 Terrace DrCedar Falls, IA 50613
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1009 Thorndale Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1009 Thorndale Ave

1009 Thorndale AveWaterloo, IA 50701
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3719 W 9th Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3719 W 9th Apartments

3719 W 9th StWaterloo, IA 50702
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1937 Pinehurst Ln
1 Bedroom Apartments

1937 Pinehurst Ln

1937 Pinehurst LnWaterloo, IA 50701
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Crossroads Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Crossroads Square

1820 E Ridgeway AveWaterloo, IA 50702
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221-231 Miriam
2 Bedroom Apartments

221-231 Miriam

231 Miriam DrWaterloo, IA 50702
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2007 College St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2007 College St

2007 College StCedar Falls, IA 50613
Student Housing
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505 Wellington St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

505 Wellington St

505 Wellington StWaterloo, IA 50701
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1133 Dixon Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1133 Dixon Dr

1125-1133 Dixon DrWaterloo, IA 50701

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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. 303 Logan Avenue MultiFamily in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Black Hawk County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences on College Hill4 Bed 1 Bath-W/D In Unit4BR, 1BA$299
303 Logan Avenue MultiFamily1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$550
1009 Thorndale Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$615
Meadow Ridge Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR, 1BA$625
Prairie Village of LaPorte City1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$643
Brookside ApartmentsOne-Bedroom Apartment1BR, 1BA$650
221-231 Miriam2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$700
Kent CircleKent Circle 1 Bed/1 Bath1BR, 1BA$725
1226 Langley Rd2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Black Hawk County, IA

As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Black Hawk County area is the $0.80 price per square foot 4BR/2.0BA Model at 2321 Iowa St - Cedar Falls starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Black Hawk County apartment is the 2116 Olive St Model at 2116 Olive St, Unit 3 in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood starting at $1,050 with a $0.80 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2321 Iowa St - Cedar Falls4BR/2.0BA4BR, 2BA$0.80
2116 Olive St, Unit 32116 Olive St2BR, 1BA$0.80
Campus Townhomes3BR/2.0BA3BR, 2BA$0.81
Elevate ApartmentsFall 2026 - 20274BR, 2BA$0.46
918 W 4th St, Unit 918918 W 4th St1BR, 1BA$0.65
Hillcrest Park Apartments-Student Housing4BR/2BA4BR, 2BA$0.38
321 Clay St, Unit #1321 Clay St2BR, 1BA$0.95
911 Lafayette St, Unit 913.5911 Lafayette St2BR, 1BA$0.89
The Residences on College Hill4 Bed 1 Bath-W/D In Unit4BR, 1BA$0.33
1319 Ravenwood Rd2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$0.93

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 $750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Black Hawk County?

The cheapest apartment in Black Hawk County is 303 Logan Avenue MultiFamily which is listed at $550, while the average apartment in Black Hawk County costs $1,090.

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 54 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 $418 which is $672 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Black Hawk County.

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