Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mount Pleasant, IA from $500 (37 Rentals)

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630 N 6th StBurlington, IA 52601
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114 26th StFort Madison, IA 52627
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232 E 4th StOttumwa, IA 52501
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116 N 4th St

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Mount Pleasant, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mount Pleasant, IA

Pricing Updated: 08/15/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Mount Pleasant, IA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Mount Pleasant Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Original Town of Rome$650$6501
Threshers Meadows$650$6501

Cheapest Available Mount Pleasant Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mount Pleasant, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Mediapolis Village priced from $540. Bel Aire Apartments in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $745. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mount Pleasant apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mediapolis VillageUnit 392BR,1BA$540
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$745
Green Gable CottagesGreen Gable - Memorial Park Rd1BR,1BA$750
Westland Village1x11BR,1BA$750
The Burlington Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$795
Colorado Senior Lofts 55+Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$799
Louden LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$800
Orchard Meadows ApartmentsB1 Classic2BR,1BA$850
Stonegate Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$860
Urbane424 ApartmentsS3 - Studio / 1 BathStudio,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Pleasant, IA and Nearby

As of August 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant apartment is the Unit 81 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 Mount Pleasant apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Churchill LoftsChurchill Lofts - 3162BR,1BA$0.89
Fairfield EstatesUnit 814BR,2BA$0.84
The Quarters Iowa CityC1 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.59
926 Harlocke St (IC)2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.20
Washington ApartmentsThe Harmon2BR,1BA$1.09
Colorado Senior Lofts 55+Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.86
Mediapolis VillageUnit 333BR,2BA$0.90
Blaul LoftsBlaul Lofts - 3121BR,1BA$0.98
Orchard Meadows ApartmentsB1 Partially Renovated2BR,1BA$1.08
Louden LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00

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Getting Around Mount Pleasant, IA

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39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

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41 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mount Pleasant Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mount Pleasant?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mount Pleasant is at Urbane424 Apartments listed at $895.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Pleasant Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Pleasant Apartment is $750 at Green Gable Cottages.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mount Pleasant is starting from $540 at Mediapolis Village.

What is the most affordable Mount Pleasant Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mount Pleasant Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mediapolis Village and starts from $833.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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