Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cerro Gordo County, IA from $400 (15 Rentals)

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Shalom Tower II
1 Bedroom Apartments

Shalom Tower II

321 4th St NEMason City, IA 50401
Senior Living
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River City Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River City Apartments

15 N Pennsylvania AveMason City, IA 50401
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Kirk Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kirk Apartments

206 N Federal AveMason City, IA 50401
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642-646 S Pierce Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

642-646 S Pierce Ave

642-646 S Pierce AveMason City, IA 50401
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Timber Creek Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Timber Creek Townhomes

1606 6th St SWMason City, IA 50401
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South Avenue Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Avenue Village

821 W 12th Ave NClear Lake, IA 50428
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Cheapest Available Cerro Gordo County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cerro Gordo County, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Regency Apartments priced from $200. Key Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cerro Gordo County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Regency Apartments1 BD1BR,1BA$200
Key ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$500
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$525
Key West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$550
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cerro Gordo County, IA

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cerro Gordo County area is the $1.49 price per square foot 4 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms Model at Clear Lake Twinhomes in the starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Cerro Gordo County apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment (A) Model at The River starting at $1,130 with a $1.59 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Cerro Gordo County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Clear Lake Twinhomes4 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms4BR,2.5BA$1.49
The River1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment (A)1BR,1BA$1.59
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Regency Apartments1 BD1BR,1BA$0.35
The Delaware - Luxury Apartment's in Mason City!1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1.98
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95
Federal Ave Rowhomes1x11BR,1BA$1.95
Pilgrim Place Senior Housing (62+)Studio - Rent Based on IncomeStudio ,1BA$2.41
Key West ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.57
Key ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.67

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cerro Gordo County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cerro Gordo County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cerro Gordo County is under $2,500.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cerro Gordo County?

The cheapest apartment in Cerro Gordo County is Regency Apartments which is listed at $200, while the average apartment in Cerro Gordo County costs $1,095.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cerro Gordo County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Cerro Gordo County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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