
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cerro Gordo County, IA from $400 (16 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Cerro Gordo County.


Key Apartments
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City Center Kent Apartments

18 S Adams Ave

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Meadow Lake of Clear Lake Apartments

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The River Apartments & Townhomes
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Cerro Gordo County, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cerro Gordo County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cerro Gordo County Studio Apartments | $865 | $405 | $1,280 |
Cerro Gordo County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $949 | $495 | $1,495 |
Cerro Gordo County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,277 | $750 | $1,870 |
Cerro Gordo County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,093 | $935 | $1,300 |
Cerro Gordo County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $937 | $937 | $937 |
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Cheapest Available Cerro Gordo County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cerro Gordo County, IA is a Studio 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 $450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cerro Gordo County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Shalom Tower II | Tower I Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $405 |
Key Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $450 |
City Center Kent Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $495 |
18 S Adams Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $525 |
Key West Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cerro Gordo County, IA
As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cerro Gordo County area is the $0.95 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms Model at Pebble Creek Apartments in the starting from $1,060. The second greatest value Cerro Gordo County apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Model at Meadow Lake of Clear Lake Apartments starting at $855 with a $1.03 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Pebble Creek Apartments | 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
Meadow Lake of Clear Lake Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.03 |
City Center Kent Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.74 |
Shalom Tower II | Tower II - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.70 |
1200 Jade Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
18 S Adams Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
The River Apartments & Townhomes | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.65 |
Pilgrim Place Senior Housing (62+) | Studio - Rent Based on Income | Studio ,1BA | $2.17 |
Key West Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.57 |
Key Apartments | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $1.50 |
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 $1,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cerro Gordo County?
The cheapest apartment in Cerro Gordo County is City Center Kent Apartments which is listed at $495, while the average apartment in Cerro Gordo County costs $1,340.
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 7 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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