Cheap Apartments for Rent near Brandon, IA from $500 (39 Rentals)

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2055 Blairs Ferry Rd NE
1 Bedroom Apartments

2055 Blairs Ferry Rd NE

2055 Blairs Ferry Rd NECedar Rapids, IA 52402
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Urban Edge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Urban Edge Apartments

401 Canton St NWShellsburg, IA 52332
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124 Earl St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

124 Earl St

124-136 Earl StEvansdale, IA 50707
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Westwood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Westwood Apartments

3270-3320 W 4th StWaterloo, IA 50701
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Brandon, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Brandon Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Brandon, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Meadows Apartments in the Southlawn Court neighborhood priced from $620. 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 Brandon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Meadows ApartmentsOtter Creek 1Bd1BR,1BA$620
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
Oakview1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Kingswood PlaceHuge Updated One Bedroom Apartment with Walk-in...1BR,1BA$775
Union at North Crossing1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$800
Le Chateau2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$850
Edgemont Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment With Balcony At Top Rated...1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brandon, IA and Nearby

As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brandon area is the $1.10 price per square foot 2 BR/ 2 BA Model at 3714 Ravenwood Cir in the starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Brandon apartment is the 2bed/1bath Model at Prairie Rapids starting at $1,175 with a $1.15 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Brandon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3714 Ravenwood Cir2 BR/ 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.10
Prairie Rapids2bed/1bath2BR,1BA$1.15
Pineview Place ApartmentsPrime Waterloo Living: 2-Bedroom / 1-Bath Apart...2BR,1BA$1.05
Kinsale CondominiumsTwo Bedroom w/ Garage2BR,1BA$1.02
Le Chateau2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.90
Cambridge TownhomesTwo Bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.09
Kingswood PlaceHuge Updated One Bedroom Apartment with Walk-in...1BR,1BA$1.05
Union at North Crossing1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.16
Meadow Ridge Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.02
The Meadows ApartmentsOtter Creek 1Bd1BR,1BA$1.03

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brandon Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Brandon?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Brandon is at Russell Lamson listed at $695.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Brandon Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brandon Apartment is $620 at The Meadows Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Brandon Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Brandon is starting from $750 at The Meadows Apartments.

What is the most affordable Brandon Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Brandon Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Meadows Apartments and starts from $850.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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