Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cresco, IA from $400 (37 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
$1,000 - $1,400
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$1,000 - $1,400

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$1,000 - $1,400
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The Ida

1226-1232 4th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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Mill on Main I & II
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$1,219 - $2,509
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$1,219 - $2,509

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Mill on Main I & II

704 1st Dr NWAustin, MN 55912
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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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The Quarters
$1,395 - $1,520
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$1,395 - $1,520

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$1,395 - $1,520
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The Quarters

826 21st Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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131 S Vine St
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131 S Vine St

131 S Vine StWest Union, IA 52175
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property at 108 Main St N

$650 - $730

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$650

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108 Main St N

Grand MeadowMN55936
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1017 21st St SE
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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 28 6th Ave SE

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

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28 6th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904
property at 1111 4th St NW

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 3

1111 4th St NW

AustinMN55912
property at 400 7th St SW

$1,265

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$1,200
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$65

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$1,265

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400 7th St SW

AustinMN55912

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property at 400 7th St SW

$1,265

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$1,200
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$1,265

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400 7th St SW

AustinMN55912
property at 2094 11th Ave SE

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

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2094 11th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904

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 ApartmentsClassic One Bedroom1BR,1BA$945
Webster ApartmentsApt. 012BR,1BA$1,035
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,125
Briar Grove Apartments (Building D)Floor Plan AStudio,1BA$1,140
Lincoln Apartments LLCApt. 162BR,1BA$1,155
Mill on Main I & IIMII - GooseStudio,1BA$1,219
The Manor at Med City1 Bedroom - Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,360
The Quarters2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cresco, IA and Nearby

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cresco area is the $1.57 price per square foot 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath Model at Falcon Heights Townhomes in the in the East Rochester neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Cresco apartment is the 4BR/2.5BA Model at 318 Commons starting at $1,950 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Meadow Park 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.
Falcon Heights Townhomes3 Bed, 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.57
318 Commons4BR/2.5BA4BR,2.5BA$1.50
Avani LivingTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$1.65
EastGate ApartmentsB1-602BR,2BA$1.46
The Quarters2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.40
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Lincoln Apartments LLCApt. 082BR,1BA$1.46
Webster ApartmentsApt. 012BR,1BA$1.50
105 Main St S1-bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
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 Briar Grove Apartments (Building D) listed at $1,140.

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 $1,035 at Webster 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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