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

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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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South Avenue Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Avenue Village

821 W 12th Ave NClear Lake, IA 50428
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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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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 Shalom Tower II priced from $405. 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
Shalom Tower IITower I Efficiency1BR,1BA$405
Key ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$500
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$525
Key West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$550
The River Apartments & TownhomesStudioStudio,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cerro Gordo County, IA

As of April 25, 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 113 N Connecticut Ave Model at 113 N Connecticut Ave, Unit 113 starting at $985 with a $0.87 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
113 N Connecticut Ave, Unit 113113 N Connecticut Ave2BR,1.5BA$0.87
The Meadows2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.28
Pebble Creek Apartments3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms3BR,1.5BA$1.21
1200 Jade Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.54
Meadow Lake of Clear Lake Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.97
Shalom Tower IITower II - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.73
The River Apartments & Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.54
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95

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 $1,025.

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

The cheapest apartment in Cerro Gordo County is Shalom Tower II which is listed at $405, while the average apartment in Cerro Gordo County costs $1,718.

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 6 regular apartments in Cerro Gordo County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Cerro Gordo County?

Cheap apartments in Cerro Gordo County have an average cost of $263 which is $1,455 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cerro Gordo County.

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