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Chester Estates
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Chester Estates

1463-1537 6th Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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The Ida
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$1,100 - $1,400
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The Ida

1226-1232 4th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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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 Graham
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Graham

108 16th St SERochester, MN 55904
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property at 810 9th Ave SW

810 9th Ave SW

AustinMN55912
property at 709 13th St NE

709 13th St NE

AustinMN55912
property at 111 8th Ave SE

111 8th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904
property at 121 Main St S

121 Main St S

Grand MeadowMN55936

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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. The Graham in the Meadow Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. 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
The GrahamStudio w/ Utilities & Wifi IncludedStudio,1BA$775
Wild Grove Apartments - 702 NICCWild Grove Apartments2BR,1BA$950
Meadow Park ApartmentsModern One Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Scenic View TownhomesTwo Bedroom/ One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,050
Webster ApartmentsApt. 102BR,1BA$1,090
EastGate ApartmentsS1-60Studio,1BA$1,096
Lincoln Apartments LLCApt. 282BR,1BA$1,110
UNION HOUSE APARTMENTS2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,150
Eastwood RidgeHummingbirdStudio,1BA$1,161

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cresco, IA and Nearby

As of December 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cresco area is the $1.26 price per square foot Excelsior Model at Crystal Bay Townhomes in the in the Historic Southwest neighborhood starting from $1,870. The second greatest value Cresco apartment is the Three Bedroom/ One Bathroom Model at Scenic View Townhomes starting at $1,200 with a $0.92 price per square foot . 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.
Crystal Bay TownhomesExcelsior3BR,2BA$1.26
Scenic View TownhomesThree Bedroom/ One Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$0.92
Falcon Heights Townhomes2 Bed, 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.66
Avani LivingTwo Bedroom B2BR,2BA$1.48
UNION HOUSE APARTMENTS2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.21
Lincoln Apartments LLCApt. 282BR,1BA$1.23
TwentyFirst Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.49
Wild Grove Apartments - 702 NICC2 Bed Updated2BR,1BA$1.09
Webster ApartmentsApt. 102BR,1BA$1.37
FLATS 551 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.68

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52 / 100

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Some errands can be accomplished on foot

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49 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 Graham listed at $775.

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 $950 at Wild Grove Apartments - 702 NICC.

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 $1,195.

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