Cheap Homes for Rent in Cresco, IA from $900 (5 Rentals)

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property at 121 Main St S

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 15

121 Main St S

Grand MeadowMN55936
property at 28 6th Ave SE

$1,050

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 11

28 6th Ave SE

RochesterMN55904

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property at 1306 9th Ave SW

$1,150

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

1306 9th Ave SW

AustinMN55912

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property at 1803 Daniel Ln NE

$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 8

1803 Daniel Ln NE

StewartvilleMN55976

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 ApartmentsModern Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$920

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cresco, IA and Nearby

As of May 09, 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 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath Model at Falcon Heights Townhomes starting at $1,970 with a $1.66 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.
Scenic View TownhomesThree Bedroom/ One Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$0.95
Falcon Heights Townhomes2 Bed, 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.66
Briar Grove Apartments (Building D)Furnished 2 Bedroom (Basic)2BR,2BA$1.70
Avani LivingTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$1.53
EastGate ApartmentsB1-602BR,2BA$1.46
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Lincoln Apartments LLCApt. 082BR,1BA$1.46
STEWARTVILLE FLATS1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.68
Webster ApartmentsApt. 012BR,1BA$1.50
Clover Patch ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cresco

What type of rentals are currently available in Cresco?

There are currently 54 Apartments for Rent in Cresco, IA with pricing that ranges from $834 to $4,000. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cresco ranging from $900 to $4,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cresco?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cresco ranges from $900 to $4,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,996.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Cresco?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cresco range from $1,020 to $3,875, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,125 to $1,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,950.

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