
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Riceville, IA from $500 (52 Rentals)
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Key Apartments

18 S Adams Ave

Key West Apartments

105 Main St S

Flats on 21

Meadow Lake of Clear Lake Apartments

Pebble Creek Apartments

City Center Kent Apartments

Rolling Meadows Apartments
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Northern Place Apartments

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Meadow Park Apartments

Wild Grove Apartments - 702 NICC

Pilgrim Place Senior Housing (62+)

The Delaware - Luxury Apartment's in Mason City!

The Meadows

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Lincoln Apartments LLC

Webster Apartments
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Cottages of Stewartville

The River

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Parkview Place

EastGate Apartments

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The Ida

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Mill on Main I & II

200 11th St NE

22085 586th Avenue

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Lakeview Apartments

Shalom Tower II

The Manor

302 7th Ave

Grant Village

The Graham

806 Cedar River Dr NW

220 9th St SW

1017 21st St SE

21600 Heather Ave
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303 Chestnut St

104 Main St S

930 S Broadway Ave

621 Oak St

1111 4th St NW

121 Main St S

912 2nd Ave NE

1207 9th St NE

2094 11th Ave SE

126 Clinton St
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Riceville, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riceville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riceville Studio Apartments | $1,170 | $500 | $1,445 |
| Riceville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,374 | $200 | $1,985 |
| Riceville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,598 | $800 | $2,447 |
| Riceville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,661 | $935 | $2,600 |
| Riceville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,718 | $937 | $2,500 |
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Cheapest Available Riceville Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Riceville, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Regency Apartments priced from $200. Key Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riceville apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regency Apartments | 1 BD | 1BR,1BA | $200 |
| Key Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $500 |
| 18 S Adams Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $525 |
| Key West Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $550 |
| City Center Kent Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Rolling Meadows Apartments | 3 bedroom/2bath | 3BR,2BA | $975 |
| Northern Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
| Pilgrim Place Senior Housing (62+) | Studio - Rent Based on Income | Studio,1BA | $992 |
| The Delaware - Luxury Apartment's in Mason City! | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Webster Apartments | Apt. 01 | 2BR,1BA | $1,035 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riceville, IA and Nearby
As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riceville area is the $1.49 price per square foot 4 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms Model at Clear Lake Twinhomes in the starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Riceville apartment is the Lafayette Model at Crystal Bay Townhomes starting at $1,730 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Historic Southwest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riceville apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Lake Twinhomes | 4 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.49 |
| Crystal Bay Townhomes | Lafayette | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.39 |
| Pinnacle Villages - Waverly | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.50 |
| UNION HOUSE APARTMENTS | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Rolling Meadows Apartments | 3 bedroom/2bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| Northern Place Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Lincoln Apartments LLC | Apt. 08 | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| City Center Kent Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Regency Apartments | 1 BD | 1BR,1BA | $0.35 |
| 18 S Adams Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riceville Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Riceville?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Riceville is at Key Apartments listed at $500.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riceville Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riceville Apartment is $200 at Regency Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Riceville Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Riceville is starting from $900 at City Center Kent Apartments.
What is the most affordable Riceville Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Riceville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rolling Meadows Apartments and starts from $975.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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