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1637 Carriage Hill DrWaterloo, IA 50701
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Hawkeye, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hawkeye Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hawkeye, IA is a 4 Beds unit found at Residences on College Hill in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood priced from $295. Russell Lamson in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hawkeye apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Residences on College HillPrivate 1-Bedroom Apartment in a Spacious 4-Bed...4BR,1BA$295
Russell LamsonStudioStudio,1BA$675
The Meadows ApartmentsQuads 2Bd2BR,1BA$700
Edgemont Park ApartmentsEdgemont EfficiencyStudio,1BA$795
124 Earl St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$795
Rolling Meadows Apartments- 1 Bedroom/1 Bath Apartment in Excellent Loca...1BR,1BA$800
Park @ Nine23A3sc1BR,1BA$890
Thunder Ridge ApartmentsTR 1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$895
Leavitt Park Apartments - Waterloo, IAStandard Unit2BR,1BA$895
University ManorLuxary Studio (June '25)Studio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hawkeye, IA and Nearby

As of May 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hawkeye area is the $1.41 price per square foot Pinnacle Villages - Waverly Model at Pinnacle Villages - Waverly in the starting from $1,690. The second greatest value Hawkeye apartment is the 1st Month Free Model at Riverwalk Residences starting at $1,300 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hawkeye apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pinnacle Villages - WaverlyPinnacle Villages - Waverly3BR,2.5BA$1.41
Riverwalk Residences1st Month Free2BR,2BA$1.23
3714 Ravenwood Cir2 BR/ 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.10
Kinsale CondominiumsTwo Bedroom w/ Garage2BR,1BA$1.00
The Meadows ApartmentsMeadows 2Bd2BR,1BA$0.92
124 Earl St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.13
Leavitt Park Apartments - Waterloo, IAStandard Unit2BR,1BA$1.28
Union at North Crossing1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.30
Edgemont Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment With Poolside Balcony At ...1BR,1BA$1.34
Rolling Meadows Apartments- 1 Bedroom/1 Bath Apartment in Excellent Loca...1BR,1BA$1.40

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Getting Around Hawkeye, IA

Walk Score®

3 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hawkeye Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hawkeye?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hawkeye is at Russell Lamson listed at $675.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hawkeye Apartment is $795 at Residences on College Hill.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hawkeye is starting from $525 at Residences on College Hill.

What is the most affordable Hawkeye Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hawkeye Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Meadows Apartments and starts from $750.

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