
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cerro Gordo County, IA from $400 (15 Rentals)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro Gordo County Studio Apartments | $757 | $500 | $1,145 |
| Cerro Gordo County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $953 | $405 | $1,575 |
| Cerro Gordo County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,238 | $800 | $1,675 |
| Cerro Gordo County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,365 | $935 | $1,615 |
| Cerro Gordo County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,718 | $937 | $2,500 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shalom Tower II | Tower I Efficiency | 1BR,1BA | $405 |
| Key Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $500 |
| 18 S Adams Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $525 |
| Key West Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $550 |
| The River Apartments & Townhomes | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Lake Twinhomes | 4 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.49 |
| 113 N Connecticut Ave, Unit 113 | 113 N Connecticut Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.87 |
| The Meadows | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Pebble Creek Apartments | 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.21 |
| 1200 Jade Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Meadow Lake of Clear Lake Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Shalom Tower II | Tower II - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.73 |
| The River Apartments & Townhomes | 1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| City Center Kent Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 18 S Adams Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,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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