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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Residences on College HillPrivate Bedroom in a 4BR Unit-Furnished Common ...4BR,1BA$295
Meadow Ridge Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$625
Prairie Village of LaPorte City1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$643
Russell LamsonStudioStudio,1BA$675
2610 College St - Cedar Falls1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$700
Le Chateau1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
1106-1110 Kent CircleKent Circle 1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
University Manor1 BR/ 1 BA (Sept '25 )1BR,1BA$770

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Black Hawk County, IA

As of September 19, 2025 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 3 BR/ 1 BA Model at 1224-1282 W Mullan Ave starting at $775 with a $0.70 price per square foot in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood. 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.
1003 Bluff St, Unit 1003 Bluff St1003 Bluff St4BR,2BA$0.97
1224-1282 W Mullan Ave3 BR/ 1 BA3BR,1BA$0.70
Hawkeye Towers - Historical Access4BR/2BA4BR,2BA$0.35
Meadow Ridge Apartments3 BR / 1 BA3BR,1BA$0.86
Lantern Square ApartmentsLS 2x1.52BR,1.5BA$0.94
2222 Walnut St, Unit #12222 Walnut St2BR,1BA$0.88
911 Lafayette St, Unit 913.5911 Lafayette St2BR,1BA$0.83
900 W Parker St, Unit B900 W Parker St2BR,1BA$0.97
Cobblestone Circle Apartment2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.91
321 Clay St, Unit 3321 Clay St1BR,1BA$0.97

Frequently Asked Questions about Black Hawk County

What type of rentals are currently available in Black Hawk County?

There are currently 227 Apartments for Rent in Black Hawk County, IA with pricing that ranges from $295 to $2,500. There are also 128 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Black Hawk County ranging from $525 to $2,575.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Black Hawk County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Black Hawk County ranges from $525 to $2,575 with an average monthly rent of $1,260.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Black Hawk County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Black Hawk County range from $775 to $1,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $795 to $2,290. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $295.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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