
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Houghton, IA from $300 (50 Rentals)
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Alice Place West Burlington

Smith and Royer Apartments

Lexington Concord

EMERALD HILL APARTMENTS

Bel Aire Apartments

Aspen Court

MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS

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Welch Hotel Senior Apartments

Caspian Village Apartments
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Green Gable Cottages

Westland Village

Park Madison Apartments

Summer Street Apartments

Eagles Crest Apartments

Orchard Meadows

Riverbend 3306-3500 Steamboat Way

Sherwood Forest Apartments

Tama Too Apartments

Hawthorne Townhomes
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Stonegate Village Apartments

Creekside Park

River Ridge 2301-2325 University Drive

Blaul Lofts

630 N 6th St

Fairfield Park II Apartments

Louden Lofts

Chateau Apartments

201-220 Charleston Blvd

607 NE 3rd Ave
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407-407 SW 8th St

12149 DMC Hwy 99

Cotton Mill Apartments

Keokuk Family Flats

Tisdale Apartments

703 W 5th St

218 1/2 W 7th St

The Burlington Apartments

Colorado Senior Lofts 55+

501 S Osteopathy Ave
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627 N Division St

307 S Dodge St

812 SW 9th St

601-605 W Orchard St

2323-3030 31st Ave

Mediapolis Village

607 IA-1

116 N 5th St

1609 Indiana St

3032 Indian Rd
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Houghton, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Houghton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Studio Apartments | $848 | $390 | $1,200 |
| Houghton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $819 | $510 | $1,425 |
| Houghton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,040 | $450 | $1,550 |
| Houghton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,412 | $870 | $1,900 |
| Houghton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,258 | $600 | $1,650 |
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Cheapest Available Houghton Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Houghton, IA is a Studio unit found at Macomb Rentals priced from $390. Smith and Royer Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Houghton apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macomb Rentals | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $390 |
| Smith and Royer Apartments | 1 Bedroom Side Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
| Welch Hotel Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Bel Aire Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $695 |
| Orchard Lane | B1 Classic | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Eagles Crest Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Park Madison Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Caspian Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Summer Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Green Gable Cottages | Green Gable 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Houghton, IA and Nearby
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Houghton area is the $1.06 price per square foot Churchill Lofts - 202 Model at Churchill Lofts in the in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Houghton apartment is the 3 BR / 2 BA Model at Creekside Park starting at $1,029 with a $0.85 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Houghton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill Lofts | Churchill Lofts - 202 | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Creekside Park | 3 BR / 2 BA | 3BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| Westland Village | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS | 3 Bed 1 Bath Townhome | 3BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Alice Place West Burlington | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| School House Apartments | 1 Bedroom and 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Orchard Meadows | B1 Partially Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Blaul Lofts | Blaul Lofts - 205 | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Park Madison Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Eagles Crest Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Houghton Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Houghton?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Houghton is at Macomb Rentals listed at $390.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Houghton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Houghton Apartment is $510 at Macomb Rentals.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Houghton Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Houghton is starting from $450 at Macomb Rentals.
What is the most affordable Houghton Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Houghton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS and starts from $870.
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