
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Janesville, IA from $300 (49 Rentals)
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Gold Falls Villa Apartments

Park @ Nine23

228 Spaces - Furnished Micro-Living Apartments

Brentwood Estates Apartments

University Manor

Falls Edge Studios

Le Chateau
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Rolling Meadows Apartments

Union at North Crossing

2311 Olive Street

Leavitt Park Apartments - Waterloo, IA

Thunder Ridge Apartments

Elmcrest

Cedar Village Community

Kinsale Condominiums

Park Avenue Lofts The Temple
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Art Bloc

The Summit on College Hill

Campus Court Apartments

Pineview Place Apartments

Cedar West Apartments

Riverwalk Residences

Fountains at Greenhill

Zion Flats

Grand Crossing
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The Residence @ Willow Falls

1918 Olive St

1224-1282 W Mullan Ave

1637 Carriage Hill Dr

Westwood Apartments

1150 Home Park Blvd

Pointe West Apartments

603 Iowa St

213 Cottage St
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Urban Flats South

2557 W 3rd St

Palace Apartments

704 W 18th St

2110 Melrose Ct

2221 Main St

604 W Seerley Blvd

1816 Walnut St

119 Tremont St
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3915 Southlawn Rd

1932 College St

2509 Iowa St

2522 Iowa St
Janesville, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Janesville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville Studio Apartments | $1,038 | $652 | $1,395 |
| Janesville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,183 | $735 | $1,760 |
| Janesville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,373 | $825 | $2,500 |
| Janesville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,531 | $975 | $1,950 |
| Janesville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,363 | $460 | $2,400 |
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Cheapest Available Janesville Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Janesville, IA is a 4 Beds unit found at Residences on College Hill in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood priced from $350. Russell Lamson in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $652. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Janesville apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residences on College Hill | 4 Bed 1 Bath Apartment | 4BR,1BA | $350 |
| Russell Lamson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $652 |
| Kent Circle | Updated Cozy 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath Apartment in SW... | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
| Falls Edge Studios | Studio B REV | Studio,1BA | $815 |
| Union at North Crossing | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Park @ Nine23 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Leavitt Park Apartments - Waterloo, IA | ***FIRST MONTH FREE!*** 2 Bed 1 Bath | Leavitt ... | 2BR,1BA | $920 |
| Elmcrest | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Kinsale Condominiums | Two Bedroom w/ Garage | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| Cedar Village Community | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Janesville, IA and Nearby
As of May 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Janesville area is the $1.51 price per square foot 2 Bed - 2 Bath - Larger (2C2) Model at Grand Crossing in the in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Janesville apartment is the Beautiful HUGE 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Apartment in Gr... Model at Pineview Place Apartments starting at $1,220 with a $1.02 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Janesville apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Crossing | 2 Bed - 2 Bath - Larger (2C2) | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Pineview Place Apartments | Beautiful HUGE 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Apartment in Gr... | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Pinnacle Villages - Waverly | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.43 |
| Hillcrest Park Apartments-Student Housing | 4BR/2BA | 4BR,2BA | $0.42 |
| Riverwalk Residences | 1st Month Free | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Kinsale Condominiums | Two Bedroom w/ Garage | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Cedar Village Community | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Leavitt Park Apartments - Waterloo, IA | ***FIRST MONTH FREE!*** 2 Bed 1 Bath | Leavitt ... | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Elmcrest | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Union at North Crossing | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Janesville Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Janesville?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Janesville is at Russell Lamson listed at $652.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Janesville Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Janesville Apartment is $760 at Kent Circle.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Janesville Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Janesville is starting from $920 at Leavitt Park Apartments - Waterloo, IA.
What is the most affordable Janesville Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Janesville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cedar Village Community and starts from $1,095.
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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