Cheap Apartments for Rent in Charles City, IA from $420 (49 Rentals)

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906 N Grand Ave

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Charles City Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Charles City Apartments

2105 Clarkview DrCharles City, IA 50616
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Shalom Tower II
1 Bedroom Apartments

Shalom Tower II

321 4th St NEMason City, IA 50401
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The Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Manor

4 3rd St NWMason City, IA 50401
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Pointe West Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pointe West Apartments

1901 W 18th StCedar Falls, IA 50613
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Grant Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grant Village

815-843 6th St SWMason City, IA 50401
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Elmcrest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Elmcrest

1706-1720 Waterloo RdCedar Falls, IA 50613
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2311 Olive Street
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

2311 Olive Street

2311 Olive StCedar Falls, IA 50613
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Urban Flats South
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Urban Flats South

917 W 23rd StCedar Falls, IA 50613

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Campus Court Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Campus Court Apartments

9015-9135 University AveCedar Falls, IA 50613
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Charles City, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Charles City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Charles City, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Regency Apartments priced from $200. The Residences on College Hill in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $299. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charles City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Regency Apartments1 BD1BR,1BA$200
The Residences on College Hill4 Bed 1 Bath-W/D In Unit4BR,1BA$299
Key ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$500
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$525
Key West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$550
228 Spaces2nd Floor StudioStudio,1BA$795
Brentwood Estates ApartmentsBrentwood Unfurnished1BR,1BA$795
Rolling Meadows Apartments1 bedroom/1bath1BR,1BA$800
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Union at North Crossing1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charles City, IA and Nearby

As of September 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Charles City area is the $1.04 price per square foot Cottage - 3 Model at Terrace View by Kading in the starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Charles City apartment is the 906 N Grand Ave Model at 906 N Grand Ave, Unit 906 N Grand Ave starting at $1,095 with a $0.91 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Charles City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Terrace View by KadingCottage - 33BR,2BA$1.04
906 N Grand Ave, Unit 906 N Grand Ave906 N Grand Ave2BR,1BA$0.91
Pointe West ApartmentsPointe West - 2-bedroom apartments2BR,2BA$1.00
Hillcrest Park Apartments-Student Housing4BR/2BA4BR,2BA$0.38
UNION HOUSE APARTMENTS3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.26
Kinsale CondominiumsTwo Bedroom w/ Garage2BR,1BA$1.02
The Residences on College Hill4 Bed 1 Bath-W/D In Unit4BR,1BA$0.33
Union at North Crossing1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.16
Regency Apartments1 BD1BR,1BA$0.35
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Charles City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Charles City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Charles City is at Key Apartments listed at $500.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Charles City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Charles City Apartment is $200 at Regency Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Charles City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Charles City is starting from $850 at Rolling Meadows Apartments.

What is the most affordable Charles City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Charles City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rolling Meadows Apartments and starts from $975.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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