Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cerro Gordo County, IA from $400 (18 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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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 Shalom Tower II priced from $405. City Center Kent Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $495. 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
City Center Kent ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$495
Key ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$500
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$525
Key West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cerro Gordo County, IA

As of January 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cerro Gordo County area is the $0.87 price per square foot 113 N Connecticut Ave Model at 113 N Connecticut Ave, Unit 113 in the starting from $985. 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.
113 N Connecticut Ave, Unit 113113 N Connecticut Ave2BR,1.5BA$0.87
Pebble Creek Apartments3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms3BR,1.5BA$1.03
Meadow Lake of Clear Lake Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.03
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.74
Shalom Tower IITower II - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.73
1200 Jade Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.67
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95
The River Apartments & TownhomesStudioStudio ,1BA$1.47
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 $895.

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 $1,366.

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.

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 $477 which is $889 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cerro Gordo County.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!