Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cresco, IA from $500 (38 Rentals)

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The Graham
$775 - $975
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$775 - $975
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The Graham

108 16th St SERochester, MN 55904
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The Boulders
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$1,099 - $2,594
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$1,099 - $2,594
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$1,099 - $2,594
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The Boulders

350 Boulder Rd SERochester, MN 55904
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The Ida
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$1,200 - $1,400
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$1,200 - $1,400
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$1,200 - $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
  • Utilities Included

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The Beacon
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The Beacon

431 3rd Ave SERochester, MN 55904
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property at 416 1st St SW

$900

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$900
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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Feb 1

416 1st St SW

Grand MeadowMN55936
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Chester Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chester Estates

1463-1537 6th Ave SERochester, MN 55904
property at 109 Grand Ave E

$975

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$975
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$975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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109 Grand Ave E

Grand MeadowMN55936
property at 111 8th Ave SE

$1,085

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$1,085
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$1,085

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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111 8th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904
property at 121 Main St S

$1,025 - $1,200

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$1,150
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$1,150

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121 Main St S

Grand MeadowMN55936
property at 1008 11th Ave SW

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 1

1008 11th Ave SW

AustinMN55912

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property at 1712 2nd Ave SE

$1,300

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$1,300
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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1712 2nd Ave SE

AustinMN55912
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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 Studio unit found at The Graham in the Meadow Park neighborhood priced from $775. The Beacon in the Meadow Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cresco apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The GrahamStudio w/ Utilities & Wifi IncludedStudio,1BA$775
The BeaconStudioStudio,1BA$900
Chester Estates2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$935
1017 21st St SE2 beds 1 bath2BR,1BA$950
Wild Grove Apartments - 702 NICC2 Bed Updated2BR,1BA$950
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$975
Meadow Park ApartmentsModern One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,045
Scenic View TownhomesTwo Bedroom/ One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,050
Webster ApartmentsApt. 102BR,1BA$1,090
The Boulders1B1BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cresco, IA and Nearby

As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cresco area is the $1.23 price per square foot Excelsior Model at Crystal Bay Townhomes in the in the Historic Southwest neighborhood starting from $1,820. 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$1.23
Scenic View TownhomesThree Bedroom/ One Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$0.92
TwentyFirst Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.49
Lincoln Apartments LLCApt. 282BR,1BA$1.23
Wild Grove Apartments - 702 NICC2 Bed Updated2BR,1BA$1.09
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Chester Estates2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.17
Webster ApartmentsApt. 102BR,1BA$1.37
1017 21st St SE2 beds 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.27
Meadow Park ApartmentsModern One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49

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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 SoRoc on Maine listed at $1,285.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cresco Apartment is $1,045 at Meadow Park Apartments.

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 $935 at Chester Estates.

What is the most affordable Cresco Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cresco Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Scenic View Townhomes and starts from $1,200.

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