Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cresco, IA from $500 (37 Rentals)

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Chester Estates
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$905 - $960
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$895 - $950
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$10

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$905 - $960
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 10

Chester Estates

1463-1537 6th Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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The Manor at Med City
$1,285 - $1,690
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$1,225 - $1,630
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$60

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$1,285 - $1,690
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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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The Beacon
Studio Apartments

The Beacon

431 3rd Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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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. Meadow Park Apartments in the Meadow Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. 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
Meadow Park ApartmentsClassic One Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Eastwood Manors1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
Wild Grove Apartments - 702 NICCWild Grove Apartments2BR,1BA$950
Lobb Field ApartmentsB2BR,1BA$995
EastGate ApartmentsA2-501BR,1BA$1,050
Webster ApartmentsApt. 102BR,1BA$1,090
Lincoln Apartments LLCApt. 292BR,1BA$1,095
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,125
Cottages of Stewartville2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,215

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cresco, IA and Nearby

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cresco area is the $1.14 price per square foot 4 Beds, 2 baths Model at 1420 3rd Ave SW in the in the Meadow Park neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Cresco apartment is the 1 Bed, 1.5 Bath, Plus Den Model at Falcon Heights Townhomes starting at $1,920 with a $1.61 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.
1420 3rd Ave SW4 Beds, 2 baths4BR,2BA$1.14
Falcon Heights Townhomes1 Bed, 1.5 Bath, Plus Den2BR,1.5BA$1.61
Cottages of Stewartville2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.22
TwentyFirst Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.40
Wild Grove Apartments - 702 NICCWild Grove Apartments2BR,1BA$1.09
Lincoln Apartments LLCApt. 292BR,1BA$1.26
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Webster ApartmentsApt. 102BR,1BA$1.37
Lobb Field ApartmentsA2BR,1BA$1.42
Eastwood Manors1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.29

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Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

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49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 EastGate Apartments listed at $1,166.

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 $900 at 105 Main St S.

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 $995.

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