Cheap Apartments for Rent in Houghton, IA from $300 (26 Rentals)
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220 Charleston Blvd

203 Charleston Blvd

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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 |
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Houghton Studio Apartments | $859 | $390 | $1,200 |
Houghton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $832 | $510 | $1,300 |
Houghton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,013 | $450 | $1,700 |
Houghton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,331 | $799 | $1,900 |
Houghton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,189 | $600 | $1,600 |
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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 |
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Macomb Rentals | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $390 |
Smith and Royer Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
Mediapolis Village | Unit 67 | 2BR,1BA | $595 |
Urbane424 Apartments | S3 - Studio / 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Park Madison Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Cotton Mill Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Green Gable Cottages | Green Gable - Memorial Park Rd | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Sherwood Forest Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Fairfield Estates | Unit 2 | 2BR,2BA | $758 |
Tisdale Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $760 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Houghton, IA and Nearby
As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Houghton area is the $0.89 price per square foot Churchill Lofts - 316 Model at Churchill Lofts in the in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,498. The second greatest value Houghton apartment is the Unit 55 Model at Fairfield Estates starting at $1,057 with a $0.84 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. |
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Churchill Lofts | Churchill Lofts - 316 | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
Fairfield Estates | Unit 55 | 4BR,2BA | $0.84 |
Blaul Lofts | Blaul Lofts - 312 | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
School House Apartments | 1 Bedroom and 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.89 |
Orchard Lane Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
Louden Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
Sherwood Forest Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Park Madison Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
Cotton Mill Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Mediapolis Village | Unit 38 | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
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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 Mediapolis Village and starts from $799.
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