
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shell Rock, IA from $300 (36 Rentals)
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Kent Circle

Park @ Nine23

228 Spaces - Furnished Micro-Living Apartments

Brentwood Estates Apartments

Falls Edge Studios

Union at North Crossing

Rolling Meadows Apartments

University Manor
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1150 Home Park Blvd

2311 Olive Street

Leavitt Park Apartments - Waterloo, IA

Thunder Ridge Apartments

Elmcrest

Cedar Village Community

Kinsale Condominiums

River Place

Park Avenue Lofts The Temple
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Art Bloc

The Summit on College Hill

Campus Court Apartments

Russell Lamson

1918 Olive St

1315 State St

1254 W Mullan Ave

1224-1282 W Mullan Ave

1637 Carriage Hill Dr
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Westwood Apartments

Le Chateau

205 Maplewood St

Pointe West Apartments

213 Cottage St

Urban Flats South

2557 W 3rd St

623 Riehl St

116 Chestnut St
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Shell Rock, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shell Rock?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Rock Studio Apartments | $1,035 | $780 | $1,400 |
| Shell Rock 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,204 | $715 | $1,760 |
| Shell Rock 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,467 | $825 | $2,500 |
| Shell Rock 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,630 | $975 | $2,700 |
| Shell Rock 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,413 | $460 | $2,400 |
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Cheapest Available Shell Rock Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Shell Rock, IA is a 4 Beds unit found at Residences on College Hill in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood priced from $350. Kent Circle has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $760. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shell Rock apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residences on College Hill | 4 Bed 1 Bath Apartment | 4BR,1BA | $350 |
| Kent Circle | Updated Cozy 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath Apartment in SW... | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
| 228 Spaces - Furnished Micro-Living Apartments | 2nd Floor Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Brentwood Estates Apartments | Spacious One-Bedroom Apartment – Comfortable, P... | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| 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 |
| Elmcrest | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Rolling Meadows Apartments | 3 bedroom/2bath | 3BR,2BA | $975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shell Rock, IA and Nearby
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shell Rock area is the $1.02 price per square foot Beautiful HUGE 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Apartment in Gr... Model at Pineview Place Apartments in the starting from $1,220. The second greatest value Shell Rock apartment is the 4BR/2BA Model at Hillcrest Park Apartments-Student Housing starting at $460 with a $0.42 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Shell Rock apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pineview Place Apartments | Beautiful HUGE 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Apartment in Gr... | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Hillcrest Park Apartments-Student Housing | 4BR/2BA | 4BR,2BA | $0.42 |
| 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 |
| Cedar Village Community | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shell Rock Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shell Rock?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shell Rock is at 228 Spaces - Furnished Micro-Living Apartments listed at $795.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shell Rock Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shell Rock Apartment is $760 at Kent Circle.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shell Rock Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shell Rock is starting from $920 at Leavitt Park Apartments - Waterloo, IA.
What is the most affordable Shell Rock Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Shell Rock Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rolling Meadows Apartments and starts from $975.
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