Cheap Apartments for Rent in Crystal Lake, IA from $400 (27 Rentals)

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Rolfe 20-Unit
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rolfe 20-Unit

1106-1108 Elm StRolfe, IA 50581
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Heartland Senior Housing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heartland Senior Housing

610 Central AveFort Dodge, IA 50501
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919 N 29th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

919 N 29th St

919 N 29th StFort Dodge, IA 50501
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528 N Grant St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

528 N Grant St

528 N Grant StBlue Earth, MN 56013
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Crystal Lake, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Crystal Lake Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Crystal Lake, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Shalom Tower II priced from $405. City Center Kent Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Crystal Lake apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shalom Tower IITower I Efficiency1BR,1BA$405
City Center Kent ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$495
Rolfe 20-Unit2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$500
Key ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$500
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$525
Key West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$550
Meadow Bloom Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$607
CityView ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Deer Creek Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$645
A-Lea ApartmentsB and C Buildings1BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crystal Lake, IA and Nearby

As of November 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Crystal Lake area is the $1.13 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment Model at Deer Creek Apartments in the starting from $1,355. The second greatest value Crystal Lake apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms Model at Pebble Creek Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.03 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Crystal Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Deer Creek Apartments3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment3BR,1BA$1.13
Pebble Creek Apartments3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms3BR,1.5BA$1.03
The Allure at Rivers Edge2 Bed/2bath2BR,2BA$1.22
CityView Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.08
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.74
Shalom Tower IITower II - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.70
Eytcheson Estates Sherburn2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
Eytcheson Estates Welcome1 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
Rolfe 20-Unit2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.82
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95

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Getting Around Crystal Lake, IA

Walk Score®

12 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

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26 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crystal Lake Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Crystal Lake?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Crystal Lake is at Key Apartments listed at $500.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Crystal Lake Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Crystal Lake Apartment is $405 at Shalom Tower II.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Crystal Lake Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Crystal Lake is starting from $500 at Rolfe 20-Unit.

What is the most affordable Crystal Lake Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Crystal Lake Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pebble Creek Apartments and starts from $1,150.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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Written by: Trey Huguley

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