Cheap Apartments for Rent in Plainfield, IA from $500 (17 Rentals)

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1637 Carriage Hill Dr
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1637 Carriage Hill DrWaterloo, IA 50701
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Plainfield, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Plainfield Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Plainfield, IA is a 4 Beds unit found at Residences on College Hill in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood priced from $295. Russell Lamson in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Plainfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Residences on College HillPrivate Bedroom in a 4BR Unit-Furnished Common ...4BR,1BA$295
Russell LamsonStudioStudio,1BA$675
1106-1110 Kent CircleUpdated Cozy 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath Apartment in SW...1BR,1BA$750
Rolling Meadows Apartments- 1 Bedroom/1 Bath Apartment in Excellent Loca...1BR,1BA$800
1150 Home Park Blvd2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plainfield, IA and Nearby

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Plainfield area is the $1.23 price per square foot 1st Month Free Model at Riverwalk Residences in the in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Plainfield apartment is the Prime Waterloo Living: 2-Bedroom / 1-Bath Apart... Model at Pineview Place Apartments starting at $1,025 with a $1.03 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Plainfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Riverwalk Residences1st Month Free2BR,2BA$1.23
Pineview Place ApartmentsPrime Waterloo Living: 2-Bedroom / 1-Bath Apart...2BR,1BA$1.03
Kinsale CondominiumsTwo Bedroom w/ Garage2BR,1BA$1.00
UNION HOUSE APARTMENTS2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.21
Fountains at Greenhill2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.35
Residences on College HillLuxury 4-Bedroom 1-Bath Apartment!4BR,1BA$1.22
1150 Home Park Blvd2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.12
Leavitt Park Apartments - Waterloo, IA2 Bed 1 Bath | Leavitt Park Apartments2BR,1BA$1.28
Union at North Crossing1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.30
Elmcrest2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.38

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7 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Plainfield Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Plainfield?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Plainfield is at Russell Lamson listed at $675.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Plainfield Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Plainfield Apartment is $750 at 1106-1110 Kent Circle.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Plainfield is starting from $525 at Residences on College Hill.

What is the most affordable Plainfield Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Plainfield Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rolling Meadows Apartments and starts from $975.

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