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Cheapest Available Gilbertville Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gilbertville, IA is a 4 Beds unit found at The Residences on College Hill in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood priced from $350. Meadow Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gilbertville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences on College Hill4 Bed 1 Bath Apartment4BR,1BA$350
Meadow Ridge Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$625
Prairie Village of LaPorte City1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$643
Brookside ApartmentsOne-Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$650
Russell LamsonStudioStudio,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gilbertville, IA and Nearby

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gilbertville area is the $1.19 price per square foot 1st Month Free Model at Riverwalk Residences in the in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Gilbertville apartment is the 2 BR/ 2 BA Model at 3714 Ravenwood Cir starting at $1,150 with a $1.10 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Gilbertville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Riverwalk Residences1st Month Free2BR,2BA$1.19
3714 Ravenwood Cir2 BR/ 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.10
Prairie Rapids2bed/1bath2BR,1BA$1.15
Pineview Place ApartmentsPrime Waterloo Living: 2-Bedroom / 1-Bath Apart...2BR,1BA$1.05
Kinsale CondominiumsTwo Bedroom w/ Garage2BR,1BA$1.02
Le Chateau2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.85
The Residences on College Hill4 Bed 1 Bath Apartment4BR,1BA$0.39
Union at North Crossing1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.23
University Manor1 BR/ 1 BA (Aug '25)1BR,1BA$1.27
Meadow Ridge Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.02

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gilbertville

What type of rentals are currently available in Gilbertville?

There are currently 56 Apartments for Rent in Gilbertville, IA with pricing that ranges from $643 to $2,500. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gilbertville ranging from $575 to $2,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gilbertville ranges from $575 to $2,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,161.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Gilbertville range from $995 to $2,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $925 to $1,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,400.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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