
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Protivin, IA from $300 (50 Rentals)
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The Meadows Apartments

105 Main St S

Park @ Nine23

228 Spaces - Furnished Micro-Living Apartments

Brentwood Estates Apartments

Falls Edge Studios

Clover Patch Apartments

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Rolling Meadows Apartments
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Union at North Crossing

University Manor

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Elmcrest

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Cottages of Stewartville

River Place

Park Avenue Lofts The Temple

131 S Vine St

Russell Lamson

5900 Osage Rd

27 2nd Ave SE

1224-1282 W Mullan Ave

208 W Main St

2014 Clearview St
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613 Hope Ave

2001 City View St

1637 Carriage Hill Dr

657 Dawson St

1148 Columbia St

204 S Buchanan St

205 Maplewood St

314 Conger St

1911 Spring View St

Pointe West Apartments
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306 Charles St

919 Oneida St

1124 Kern St

214 Edwards St

2421 E 4th St

401 Charles St

121 Main St S

213 Cottage St

Urban Flats South

1133 Columbia St
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Protivin, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Protivin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protivin Studio Apartments | $1,036 | $780 | $1,400 |
| Protivin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,139 | $500 | $1,760 |
| Protivin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,362 | $598 | $2,500 |
| Protivin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,541 | $656 | $2,700 |
| Protivin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $1,400 | $2,400 |
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Cheapest Available Protivin Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Protivin, IA is a 4 Beds unit found at Residences on College Hill in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood priced from $350. The Meadows Apartments in the Southlawn Court neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $620. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Protivin apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residences on College Hill | 4 Bed 1 Bath Apartment | 4BR,1BA | $350 |
| The Meadows Apartments | Otter Creek 1Bd | 1BR,1BA | $620 |
| 105 Main St S | 1-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| 228 Spaces - Furnished Micro-Living Apartments | 2nd Floor Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Brentwood Estates Apartments | Spacious One-Bedroom Apartment – Comfortable, P... | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Clover Patch Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| Falls Edge Studios | Studio B REV | Studio,1BA | $815 |
| Park @ Nine23 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| Union at North Crossing | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Leavitt Park Apartments - Waterloo, IA | ***FIRST MONTH FREE!*** 2 Bed 1 Bath | Leavitt ... | 2BR,1BA | $920 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Protivin, IA and Nearby
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Protivin area is the $0.95 price per square foot Three Bedroom/ One Bathroom Model at Scenic View Townhomes in the starting from $1,236. The second greatest value Protivin apartment is the 3BR/2B Model at Lawler School Lofts starting at $969 with a $0.81 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Protivin apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scenic View Townhomes | Three Bedroom/ One Bathroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
| Lawler School Lofts | 3BR/2B | 3BR,2BA | $0.81 |
| Riverwalk Residences | 1st Month Free | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Rolling Meadows Apartments | 3 bedroom/2bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| Kinsale Condominiums | Two Bedroom w/ Garage | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Residences on College Hill | 4 Bed 1 Bath Apartment | 4BR,1BA | $0.39 |
| Leavitt Park Apartments - Waterloo, IA | ***FIRST MONTH FREE!*** 2 Bed 1 Bath | Leavitt ... | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Union at North Crossing | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Brentwood Estates Apartments | Spacious One-Bedroom Apartment – Comfortable, P... | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| The Meadows Apartments | Otter Creek 1Bd | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Protivin Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Protivin?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Protivin is at 228 Spaces - Furnished Micro-Living Apartments listed at $795.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Protivin Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Protivin Apartment is $620 at The Meadows Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Protivin Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Protivin is starting from $750 at The Meadows Apartments.
What is the most affordable Protivin Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Protivin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Meadows Apartments and starts from $850.
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