
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Black Hawk County, IA from $300 (52 Rentals)
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3961 Logan Ave

609 Wellington Ct

2107 Olive St

Meadow Ridge Apartments

Prairie Village of LaPorte City

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1315 1st W St

225 Miriam Dr

227 Allen St

104 Sycamore St
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303 Franklin St

43 1/2 Mulberry St

811 W 4th St

820 W 2nd St

Russell Lamson

313 Denver St

910 Mulberry St

Gold Falls Villa Apartments

Brookside Apartments

5050 Texas St
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1515 1/2 Franklin St

2216 Merner Ave

Kent Circle

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2116 Olive St

3609 Joan Dr

Brentwood Estates Apartments

228 Spaces - Furnished Micro-Living Apartments

Falls Edge Studios

1724-1724.5-17245 E Orange Rd

401 Argyle St
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Colonial Manor Apartments

Hawkeye Village Apartments

2723 Terrace Drive

2610 College St - Cedar Falls

3719 W 9th Apartments

1937 Pinehurst Ln

Cedar Crest Apartments

Crossroads Square

2007 College St
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Hotel President Senior Apartments

Park Pointe Apartments

2321 Iowa St - Cedar Falls

Camelot Apartments

1224-1282 W Mullan Ave

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Greenridge Apartments

1637 Carriage Hill Dr

124-136 Earl 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 | $999 | $600 | $1,395 |
| Black Hawk County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,083 | $600 | $1,760 |
| Black Hawk County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,315 | $650 | $2,510 |
| Black Hawk County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,571 | $1,095 | $2,700 |
| Black Hawk County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,442 | $460 | $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 Residences on College Hill in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood priced from $350. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residences on College Hill | 4 Bed 1 Bath Apartment | 4BR,1BA | $350 |
| 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 | $695 |
| Gold Falls Villa Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
| Brookside Apartments | One-Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Kent Circle | Updated Cozy 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath Apartment in SW... | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
| Falls Edge Studios | Studio B REV | Studio,1BA | $815 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Black Hawk County, IA
As of May 07, 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 Beautiful HUGE 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Apartment in Gr... Model at Pineview Place Apartments starting at $1,220 with a $1.02 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $1.02 |
| Hillcrest Park Apartments-Student Housing | 4BR/2BA | 4BR,2BA | $0.42 |
| Legacy Manor of Waterloo - 55+ Living | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| Kinsale Condominiums | Two Bedroom w/ Garage | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Lantern Square Apartments Spacious 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms | LS 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
| Cedar Village Community | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Residences on College Hill | 4 Bed 1 Bath Apartment | 4BR,1BA | $0.39 |
| 2116 Olive St | 2116 Olive St | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| 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 $1,950.
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 10 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 $193 which is $1,757 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Black Hawk County.
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