Cheap Apartments for Rent in Plainfield, IA from $300 (9 Rentals)

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1637 Carriage Hill Dr
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1637 Carriage Hill Dr

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 $395. 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 1-Bedroom Apartment in a Spacious 4-Bed...4BR,1BA$395
Russell LamsonStudioStudio,1BA$675
University Manor1 BR/ 1 BA (NOW)1BR,1BA$745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plainfield, IA and Nearby

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Plainfield area is the $1.39 price per square foot Pinnacle Villages - Waverly Model at Pinnacle Villages - Waverly in the starting from $1,670. The second greatest value Plainfield apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA Model at Woodline Condos starting at $1,700 with a $1.42 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.
Pinnacle Villages - WaverlyPinnacle Villages - Waverly3BR,2.5BA$1.39
Woodline Condos2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$1.42
Riverwalk Residences1st Month Free2BR,2BA$1.23
Kinsale CondominiumsTwo Bedroom w/ Garage2BR,1BA$1.00
Union at North Crossing2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.13
Gold Falls Villa Apartments2 BR/ 1 Bath - Furnished2BR,1BA$1.56
Leavitt Park Apartments - Waterloo, IAStandard Unit2BR,1BA$1.28
University Manor1 BR/ 1 BA (NOW)1BR,1BA$1.16
Brentwood Estates - Furnished & UnfurnishedBeautiful furnished 1 bedroom/1 bath apartment ...1BR,1BA$1.49
Rolling Meadows Apartments- 1 Bedroom/1 Bath Apartment in Excellent Loca...1BR,1BA$1.40

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Getting Around Plainfield, IA

Walk Score®

7 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $415 at Residences on College Hill.

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 $800 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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