Cheap Homes for Rent in Cerro Gordo County, IA from $1,000 (5 Rentals)

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property at 1712 S Virginia Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1712 S Virginia Ave

Mason CityIA50401

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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cerro Gordo County, IA

As of May 23, 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 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 Ave113 N Connecticut Ave2BR,1.5BA$0.87
The Meadows3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$1.25
Shalom Tower IITower II - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.73
The River Apartments & Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.49
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95
Federal Ave Rowhomes1x11BR,1BA$1.63
Key West ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.57
Key ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.67

Frequently Asked Questions about Cerro Gordo County

What type of rentals are currently available in Cerro Gordo County?

There are currently 48 Apartments for Rent in Cerro Gordo County, IA with pricing that ranges from $405 to $2,500. There are also 5 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cerro Gordo County ranging from $1,050 to $1,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cerro Gordo County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cerro Gordo County ranges from $1,050 to $1,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,300.

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