
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cherokee, IA from $400 (48 Rentals)
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Fair View

Pioneer Apartments

Park View Apartments

Valley Park Apartments

Windcrest Village Apartments & Townhomes

Country Estates of Morningside

Chambers

Clifton Estates
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Copper Flats

Urbane 1220

Glen Oaks by Broadmoor

635 8th Ave SW

Cypress Pointe Apartments

District 42 Apartments & Townhomes

Country Club Apartments

Indian Hills

Ridge Oaks
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Barrington Park by Broadmoor

Prairie Trail Village Apartments & Townhomes

Floyd River Flats

Bluebird Flats

Avenue East

Virginia Square Apartments (100-103)

Lincoln Woods

Badgerow Flats

2800 Flatwater Crossing Apartments
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Willow Creek Place

Dodecagon Plaza

509 S Railroad Ave

504 N 8th St

Fonda Apartments

Woodland Park - Holstein

226 Hawkeye Ave

1300 E 6th St

308 S 19th St
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1422 5th Ave N

348 Minnie St

741 Westridge Rd

Seneca Place Apartments

Le Mars Estates

1124 W 19th St

223 N 14th St

2223 Douglas St

47132 311th St
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220 S Ontario St

1601 S Alice St

218 E National St
Cherokee, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cherokee?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Studio Apartments | $920 | $750 | $1,330 |
| Cherokee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,094 | $725 | $1,735 |
| Cherokee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,339 | $850 | $2,175 |
| Cherokee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,464 | $1,120 | $1,945 |
| Cherokee 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,686 | $1,600 | $1,730 |
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Cheapest Available Cherokee Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cherokee, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Park View Apartments priced from $725. Seneca Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cherokee apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park View Apartments | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Seneca Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Windcrest Village Apartments & Townhomes | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $790 |
| Lewis Hotel Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Urbane 1220 | Acadian | Studio,1BA | $893 |
| Glen Oaks by Broadmoor | The Glen | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Fair View | Cottage - 2 | 2BR,1BA | $899 |
| 635 8th Ave SW | ONE BED ROOM APARTMENT | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| District 42 Apartments & Townhomes | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $920 |
| Country Club Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cherokee, IA and Nearby
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cherokee area is the $1.32 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at 48 South Apartments in the starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Cherokee apartment is the Woodland Model at Ridge Oaks starting at $1,399 with a $1.28 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Cherokee apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 South Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Ridge Oaks | Woodland | 3BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Lincoln Woods | 2 Bedroom Updated | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| East High Lofts | B3 | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Fair View | Cottage - 2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Floyd River Flats | 1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Indian Hills | Willow | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Avenue East | Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Country Club Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Cypress Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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Best Local Schools in Cherokee, IA
Roosevelt Elementary School
Washington High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cherokee Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cherokee?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cherokee is at Windcrest Village Apartments & Townhomes listed at $790.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cherokee Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cherokee Apartment is $725 at Park View Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cherokee Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cherokee is starting from $875 at Park View Apartments.
What is the most affordable Cherokee Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Cherokee Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lincoln Woods and starts from $1,245.
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