Cheap Homes for Rent in Black Hawk County, IA from $500 (34 Rentals)

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
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
Russell LamsonStudioStudio,1BA$695
Gold Falls Villa Apartments1 BR/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$715
Brookside ApartmentsOne-Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$750
Kent CircleUpdated Cozy 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath Apartment in SW...1BR,1BA$760
Falls Edge StudiosStudio B REVStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1003 Bluff St, Unit 1003 Bluff St1003 Bluff St4BR,2BA$0.97
Pineview Place ApartmentsBeautiful HUGE 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Apartment in Gr...3BR,2BA$1.02
Hillcrest Park Apartments-Student Housing4BR/2BA4BR,2BA$0.42
Legacy Manor of Waterloo - 55+ Living2 bedroom2BR,2BA$0.94
Kinsale CondominiumsTwo Bedroom w/ Garage2BR,1BA$1.02
Lantern Square Apartments Spacious 1, 2 & 3 BedroomsLS 2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.04
Cedar Village Community2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.08
Residences on College Hill4 Bed 1 Bath Apartment4BR,1BA$0.39
2116 Olive St2116 Olive St1BR,1BA$0.95
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 243 Apartments for Rent in Black Hawk County, IA with pricing that ranges from $460 to $2,700. There are also 120 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Black Hawk County ranging from $500 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 $500 to $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,384.

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 $1,095 to $2,700, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $675 to $2,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $925 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $460.

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