
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mason City, IL from $400 (54 Rentals)
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Lincoln Senior Flats

Brainard Landings

Watch Street

Whispering Pines Apartments

Denison Place

Sunset Hills Apartments

Cobblestone Apartments

Willow Oaks Apartments

Williamsburg Townhouses
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106 S 4th St

Meadow View Landing

Pine Ridge Apartments

The Meadows at Durkin

Ravenwood Townhomes

Capitol Plaza Apartments

The Boulevard Townhomes

Koke Mill Apartments

Meadow View Place

Smart Choice Park
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3TEN Apartments

Candles

Safe Harbor Properties

The District Apartments

Woodfield Queenwood Apartments

Creekwood Apartments

Orchard Park

Cobblestone Place

731 South Grand Ave W

Lincoln Tower Apartments
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Hill Meadow Apartments

3500 N Dirksen Pkwy

215 N 3rd St

8710 W Main St

1001 Veerman St

The Hickox Collection

2604 Pine St

The Apartments at Liberty Rose

Pine Woods Apartments

2525 W Monroe St
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619 S 5th St

160 Forrest Ave

1010 N 12th St

1011 N 12th St

911 Hamilton St

229 S Paul St

423 W Lawrence Ave

47 Imperial Valley Dr

1 Amos Valley Dr

4 Amos Valley Dr
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Mason City, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mason City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason City Studio Apartments | $1,850 | $1,800 | $1,900 |
| Mason City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $943 | $400 | $2,400 |
| Mason City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,151 | $650 | $3,400 |
| Mason City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,514 | $925 | $2,300 |
| Mason City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,050 | $1,000 | $1,100 |
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Cheapest Available Mason City Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Mason City, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Lincoln Senior Flats priced from $400. Whispering Pines Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mason City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Senior Flats | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $400 |
| Whispering Pines Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath - Essential | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| The Hickox Collection | The Hickox | Studio,1BA | $634 |
| Cobblestone Apartments | Cobblestone 1BD | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Willow Oaks Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
| Williamsburg Townhouses | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Meadow View Landing | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
| Pine Ridge Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Ravenwood Townhomes | Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| Capitol Plaza Apartments | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $896 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mason City, IL and Nearby
As of July 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mason City area is the $0.71 price per square foot Sunset Hills Model at Sunset Hills Apartments in the starting from $925. The second greatest value Mason City apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Centre @ 501 Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Downtown Springfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mason City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Hills Apartments | Sunset Hills | 3BR,2BA | $0.71 |
| Centre @ 501 Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Ravenwood Townhomes | Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.90 |
| Candles | B1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.02 |
| Woodfield Queenwood Apartments | Two Bedrooms- Woodfield | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| The Boulevard Townhomes | Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
| Safe Harbor Properties | 2 Bdr 1 Bath with Balcony. Capitol View. | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Lincoln Senior Flats | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Cobblestone Apartments | Cobblestone 2BD | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Willow Oaks Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mason City Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mason City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mason City Apartment is $400 at Lincoln Senior Flats.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mason City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mason City is starting from $725 at Whispering Pines Apartments.
What is the most affordable Mason City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Mason City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sunset Hills Apartments and starts from $925.
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