
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Colo, IA from $400 (42 Rentals)
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Furman 24th Street Apartments

304 Welch Ave

1006 Lincoln Way

Gateway Hills

Oakwood

East Park Village Apartments

Melrose Park Apartments
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Brick Towne Ames

South Meadow

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Northridge Apartments

3500 Grand Ave

420 S 4th St

Furman Somerset Apartments

Park Place Apartments
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Timbercreek Apartments

Crystal Street Apartments

Wessex Apartments

1108 S. 4th Street

Total Property Management 528-530 Welch Ave.

520 5th St

312 Sycamore St

307 Lynn Ave
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Furman Regency Court

1005 28th St

210 N Main St

919 6th St

215 N Main St

2721 Luther Dr

5504 Kansas Dr

238 Village Dr
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Ferndale Furman Apartments

4008 Ontario St

Baxter Park Apartments

Tall Timber Apartments

1250 24th St

4511 Twain Cir

721 Burnett Ave

Laverne Apartments
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Cardinal Terrace

3321 West St
Colo, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Colo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colo Studio Apartments | $844 | $610 | $965 |
| Colo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $878 | $710 | $1,320 |
| Colo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $975 | $699 | $1,880 |
| Colo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $934 | $489 | $2,300 |
| Colo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $752 | $524 | $1,600 |
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Cheapest Available Colo Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Colo, IA is a 3 Beds unit found at Campustown in the Somerset neighborhood priced from $489. Copper Beech in the South Ames neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Colo apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campustown | 200 Stanton Ave - 3 Bed - 1 Bath - C - UF | 3BR,1BA | $489 |
| Copper Beech | 4BR/4.5BA | 4BR,4BA | $595 |
| The Grove | 3BR/3BA Upgraded | 3BR,3BA | $599 |
| 304 Welch Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $635 |
| Melrose Park Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| Somerset Apartments | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Oakwood | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
| Park Place Apartments | 2BR Upper | 2BR,1BA | $880 |
| East Park Village Apartments | 2BR Upper | 2BR,1BA | $880 |
| South Meadow | 2 BR 1 BA - Savannah | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colo, IA and Nearby
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Colo area is the $1.22 price per square foot 3 Bedroom TH Model at Brick Towne Ames in the in the South Ames neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Colo apartment is the 200 Stanton Ave - 3 Bed - 1 Bath - A - UF Model at Campustown starting at $584 with a $0.45 price per square foot in the Somerset neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Colo apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Towne Ames | 3 Bedroom TH | 3BR,3BA | $1.22 |
| Campustown | 200 Stanton Ave - 3 Bed - 1 Bath - A - UF | 3BR,1BA | $0.45 |
| The Grove | 3BR/3BA Upgraded | 3BR,3BA | $0.48 |
| Oakwood | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.85 |
| 1108 S. 4th Street | 3 Bed/ 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.98 |
| Aspen Village | 2724 Stange (2 bdrm) | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Crystal Street Apartments | 2br/2ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| South View | Compass | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Park Place Apartments | 2BR Upper | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| The Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.78 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Colo Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Colo Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Colo Apartment is $785 at Melrose Park Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Colo Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Colo is starting from $795 at Melrose Park Apartments.
What is the most affordable Colo Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Colo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Campustown and starts from $489.
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