
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Brandon, IA from $500 (44 Rentals)
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Oakview

Meadow Ridge Apartments

Prairie Village of LaPorte City

Brookside Apartments

Russell Lamson

Woodcrest Apartments

Kent Circle
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Kingswood Place

228 Spaces

Falls Edge Studios

Le Chateau

Union at North Crossing

Legacy Manor of Waterloo - 55+ Living

Edgemont Park Apartments

4th Street Manor
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313 Dearborn Ave

2055 Blairs Ferry Rd NE

532 Western Ave

235 Madison St

269 Madison St

128 Lafayette St

114 E 4th St

227 Madison St
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5900 Osage Rd

Urban Edge Apartments

239 S Evans Rd

1224-1282 W Mullan Ave

2001 City View St

124-136 Earl St

1637 Carriage Hill Dr

The Preserve at Crossroads
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719 W 5th St

425 Glenwood St

Westwood Apartments

301 Rath St

151 French St

216 Courtland St

243 Polk St

1150 Home Park Blvd
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230 Polk St

2304 Lafayette St

226 Randolph St

732 Denver St
Brandon, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brandon?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Studio Apartments | $980 | $620 | $1,395 |
| Brandon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,078 | $620 | $1,800 |
| Brandon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,376 | $700 | $1,950 |
| Brandon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,695 | $850 | $1,950 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows Apartments | Otter Creek 1Bd | 1BR,1BA | $620 |
| Meadow Ridge Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| Prairie Village of LaPorte City | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $643 |
| Brookside Apartments | One-Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Russell Lamson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Kent Circle | Updated Cozy 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath Apartment in SW... | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
| Oakview | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Kingswood Place | Kingswood 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Falls Edge Studios | Studio B REV | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Union at North Crossing | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brandon, IA and Nearby
As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brandon area is the $1.19 price per square foot 1st Month Free Model at Riverwalk Residences in the in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Brandon apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath - Available Now! Model at Meadowbrook Apartments starting at $1,295 with a $1.23 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Brandon apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverwalk Residences | 1st Month Free | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Meadowbrook Apartments | 2 Bed / 2 Bath - Available Now! | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| 3714 Ravenwood Cir | 2 BR/ 2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Kinsale Condominiums | Two Bedroom w/ Garage | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Le Chateau | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.90 |
| Cedar Trail Village | Two Bedroom ground with out patio | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Kingswood Place | Kingswood 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Union at North Crossing | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Meadow Ridge Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| The Meadows Apartments | Otter Creek 1Bd | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
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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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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
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