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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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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 $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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences on College Hill4 Bed 1 Bath Apartment4BR,1BA$350
Meadow Ridge Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$625
Prairie Village of LaPorte City1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$643
Brookside ApartmentsOne-Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$650
Russell LamsonStudioStudio,1BA$695
Gold Falls Villa Apartments1 BR/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$715
Kent CircleUpdated Cozy 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath Apartment in SW...1BR,1BA$745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Black Hawk County, IA

As of June 21, 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 starting at $1,350 with a $1.02 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1003 Bluff St, Unit 1003 Bluff St1003 Bluff St4BR,2BA$0.97
2116 Olive St2116 Olive St3BR,1BA$1.02
Hillcrest Park Apartments-Student Housing4BR/2BA4BR,2BA$0.42
Kinsale CondominiumsTwo Bedroom w/ Garage2BR,1BA$1.02
Le Chateau2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.90
The Residences on College Hill4 Bed 1 Bath Apartment4BR,1BA$0.39
1311 W 1st St, Unit 221311 W 1st St1BR,1BA$1.05
Cobblestone Circle ApartmentsCobblestone Circle Spacious 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Ap...2BR,1BA$0.98
Kingswood PlaceKingswood 1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.05
Meadow Ridge Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.02

Frequently Asked Questions about Black Hawk County

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

There are currently 254 Apartments for Rent in Black Hawk County, IA with pricing that ranges from $450 to $2,700. There are also 139 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Black Hawk County ranging from $450 to $2,800.

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 $450 to $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,319.

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 $995 to $2,700, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $675 to $2,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $825 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $460.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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