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 Studio unit found at Key Apartments priced from $500. 18 S Adams Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cerro Gordo County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Key ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$500
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$525
Key West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$550
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
The River Apartments & TownhomesStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$870

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cerro Gordo County, IA

As of June 24, 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 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms Model at Pebble Creek Apartments starting at $1,150 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Clear Lake Twinhomes4 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms4BR,2.5BA$1.49
Pebble Creek Apartments3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms3BR,1.5BA$1.03
Federal Ave Rowhomes2x12BR,1BA$1.34
1200 Jade Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.54
The Meadows1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.40
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
The River Apartments & TownhomesStudio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$1.58
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95
Key West ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.57
Key ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.67

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cerro Gordo County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cerro Gordo County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cerro Gordo County is at Key Apartments listed at $500.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cerro Gordo County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cerro Gordo County Apartment is $525 at 18 S Adams Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cerro Gordo County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cerro Gordo County is starting from $900 at City Center Kent Apartments.

What is the most affordable Cerro Gordo County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cerro Gordo County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pebble Creek Apartments and starts from $1,150.

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