Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cresco, IA from $500 (45 Rentals)

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Cresco Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cresco Village

806-836 2nd StCresco, IA 52136
Senior Living
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The Ida
$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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Mill on Main I & II
Rent Specials
$1,239 - $2,509
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$1,239 - $2,509
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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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$40
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$1,270 - $1,680
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

5th on 5th Apartments

510 5th St SWRochester, MN 55902
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The Boulders
Rent Specials
$1,299 - $2,594
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$1,299 - $2,594
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$1,299 - $2,594
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The Boulders

350 Boulder Rd SERochester, MN 55904
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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
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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property at 108 Main St N

$550

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$550
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$550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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108 Main St N

Grand MeadowMN55936
property at 1506 7th St SE

$900

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$900
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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1506 7th St SE

AustinMN55912
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The Graham
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Graham

108 16th St SERochester, MN 55904
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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
property at 121 Main St S

$1,000

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$1,000
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$1,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

121 Main St S

Grand MeadowMN55936

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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

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28 6th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904
property at 302 19th St NE

$1,095

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$1,095
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$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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302 19th St NE

AustinMN55912
property at 1111 4th St NW

$1,150

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$1,150
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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1111 4th St NW

AustinMN55912
property at 614 10th St NE

$1,195

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$1,195
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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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614 10th St NE

AustinMN55912
property at 1206 10th St NE

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1206 10th St NE

AustinMN55912
property at 2094 11th Ave SE

$1,250

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$1,250
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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2094 11th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904

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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 Clover Patch Apartments priced from $815. Meadow Park Apartments in the Meadow Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cresco apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clover Patch ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$815
Meadow Park ApartmentsModern Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$995
The BeaconStudioStudio,1BA$995
Briar Grove Apartments (Building D)Floor Plan HStudio,1BA$1,015
Webster ApartmentsApt. 012BR,1BA$1,035
EastGate ApartmentsA1-601BR,1BA$1,095
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,125
Lincoln Apartments LLCApt. 162BR,1BA$1,155
The IdaUnfurnished 1B1B1BR,1BA$1,200
Scenic View TownhomesThree Bedroom/ One Bathroom3BR,1BA$1,236

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cresco, IA and Nearby

As of July 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 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at UNION HOUSE APARTMENTS starting at $1,325 with a $1.26 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.
Scenic View TownhomesThree Bedroom/ One Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$0.95
UNION HOUSE APARTMENTS3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.26
The Boulders11C1BR,1BA$1.95
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Lincoln Apartments LLCApt. 082BR,1BA$1.46
Meadow Park ApartmentsClassic Two Bedrooom2BR,1BA$1.51
Webster ApartmentsApt. 012BR,1BA$1.50
EastGate ApartmentsA1-601BR,1BA$1.60
The IdaUnfurnished 1B1B1BR,1BA$1.85
Clover Patch ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $815 at Clover Patch 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 $879 at Clover Patch Apartments.

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 $1,236.

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