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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Find income-restricted rentals and housing subsidies. Explore government programs designed to help low-income families secure stable, affordable housing.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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Pointe West Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pointe West Apartments

1901 W 18th StCedar Falls, IA 50613
Corporate Housing

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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Elmcrest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Elmcrest

1706-1720 Waterloo RdCedar Falls, IA 50613
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Urban Flats South
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Urban Flats South

917 W 23rd StCedar Falls, IA 50613
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2557 W 3rd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2557 W 3rd St

2557 W 3rd StWaterloo, IA 50701
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Campus Court Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Campus Court Apartments

9015-9135 University AveCedar Falls, IA 50613
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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 The Residences on College Hill in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood priced from $315. Russell Lamson in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Plainfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences on College Hill4 Bed 1 Bath Apartment4BR,1BA$315
Russell LamsonStudioStudio,1BA$695
Union at North Crossing1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$800
University Manor1 BR/ 1 BA (Aug '25)1BR,1BA$815
Gold Falls Villa Apartments2BR/1 Bath2BR,1BA$815
Pointe West ApartmentsPointe West - 1-Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$900
Leavitt Park Apartments - Waterloo, IA***FIRST MONTH FREE!*** 2 Bed 1 Bath | Leavitt ...2BR,1BA$920
Thunder Ridge ApartmentsStylish 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom Apartment with Bal...1BR,1BA$920
Rolling Meadows Apartments3 bedroom/2bath3BR,2BA$975
Kinsale CondominiumsTwo Bedroom w/ Garage2BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plainfield, IA and Nearby

As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Plainfield area is the $1.00 price per square foot Pointe West - 2-bedroom apartments Model at Pointe West Apartments in the starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Plainfield apartment is the 4BR/2BA Model at Hillcrest Park Apartments-Student Housing starting at $552 with a $0.50 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.
Pointe West ApartmentsPointe West - 2-bedroom apartments2BR,2BA$1.00
Hillcrest Park Apartments-Student Housing4BR/2BA4BR,2BA$0.50
Riverwalk Residences1st Month Free2BR,2BA$1.19
UNION HOUSE APARTMENTS3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.26
Rolling Meadows Apartments3 bedroom/2bath3BR,2BA$0.96
Pineview Place ApartmentsPrime Waterloo Living: 2-Bedroom / 1-Bath Apart...2BR,1BA$1.05
Kinsale CondominiumsTwo Bedroom w/ Garage2BR,1BA$1.02
Cedar Village Community2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.08
The Residences on College Hill4 Bed 1 Bath-W/D In Unit4BR,1BA$0.44
Union at North Crossing1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.16

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $695.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Plainfield Apartment is $800 at Union at North Crossing.

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 $815 at Gold Falls Villa Apartments.

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.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.