Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cresco, IA from $500 (39 Rentals)

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The Graham
$925 - $995
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$925 - $995
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The Graham

108 16th St SERochester, MN 55904
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The Ida
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$1,000 - $1,400
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$1,000 - $1,400
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$1,000 - $1,400
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Ida

1226-1232 4th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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5th on 5th Apartments
$1,270 - $1,680
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$1,230 - $1,640
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$1,270 - $1,680
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5th on 5th Apartments

510 5th St SWRochester, MN 55902
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The Manor at Med City
$1,360 - $1,765
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$1,225 - $1,630
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$135
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$1,360 - $1,765
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The Manor at Med City

1505 Marion Rd SERochester, MN 55904
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131 S Vine St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

131 S Vine St

131 S Vine StWest Union, IA 52175
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1017 21st St SE
2 Bedroom Apartments

1017 21st St SE

1017 21st St SERochester, MN 55904
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Chester Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chester Estates

1463-1537 6th Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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The Beacon
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The Beacon

431 3rd Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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property at 121 Main St S

$1,000 - $1,200

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$1,000
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121 Main St S

Grand MeadowMN55936
property at 28 6th Ave SE

$1,050

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$1,050
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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 11

28 6th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904
property at 1306 9th Ave SW

$1,150

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$1,150
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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1306 9th Ave SW

AustinMN55912
property at 402 4th St SE

$1,295

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$1,295
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$1,295

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 1

402 4th St SE

AustinMN55912
property at 20 Mayo Park Dr SE

$1,300

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$1,300
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$1,300

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

20 Mayo Park Dr SE

RochesterMN55904

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property at 2094 11th Ave SE

$1,350

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$1,350
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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 2

2094 11th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904
property at 725 7th St NW

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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725 7th St NW

RochesterMN55901
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Cresco, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cresco Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cresco, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at 105 Main St S priced from $675. Clover Patch Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $815. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cresco apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
105 Main St S1-bedroom1BR,1BA$675
Clover Patch ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$815
Meadow Park ApartmentsModern Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$920
The BeaconStudioStudio,1BA$995
Lobb Field ApartmentsA2BR,1BA$995
Lincoln Apartments LLCApt. 121BR,1BA$1,005
Webster ApartmentsApt. 012BR,1BA$1,035
Scenic View TownhomesTwo Bedroom/ One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,088
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,125
The IdaUnfurnished 1B1B1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cresco, IA and Nearby

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cresco area is the $0.95 price per square foot Three Bedroom/ One Bathroom Model at Scenic View Townhomes in the starting from $1,236. The second greatest value Cresco apartment is the 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath Model at Falcon Heights Townhomes starting at $1,970 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the East Rochester neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cresco apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Scenic View TownhomesThree Bedroom/ One Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$0.95
Falcon Heights Townhomes2 Bed, 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.66
Avani LivingTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$1.53
Briar Grove Apartments (Building D)Floor Plan G2BR,2BA$1.57
EastGate ApartmentsB2-702BR,2BA$1.38
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Lincoln Apartments LLCApt. 082BR,1BA$1.46
Lobb Field ApartmentsA2BR,1BA$1.42
Webster ApartmentsApt. 012BR,1BA$1.50
Clover Patch ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cresco Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cresco?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cresco is at The Beacon listed at $995.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cresco Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cresco Apartment is $675 at 105 Main St S.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cresco is starting from $920 at Meadow Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Cresco Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cresco Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Meadow Park Apartments and starts from $1,020.

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