
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Spencer, IA from $600 (72 Rentals)
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Park View Apartments

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416 E 18th St, Unit #1

Windcrest Village I & II

Cypress Pointe Apartments

The Banks Apartments

415 4th Ave W, Unit 2

UDMO Apartments

Dodecagon Plaza

CHI Spencer
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Southern Pointe Apartments

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501 W 1st St S

15 N Lawler St, Unit 1

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Eytcheson Estates Welcome

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Eytcheson Estates Sherburn

Tallgrass Village

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Sunshine Apartments

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114 W 14th St

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Lewis Hotel Apartments
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Okabena Tower 62+

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Fair View by Kading

233 N 2nd Ave E

Deer Creek Apartments

312 1st Ave SW

The Shores at Spirit Lake

District 29

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Ashley Estates

635 8th Ave SW

401 N Elm St
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Cypress Pointe Emmetsburg

2nd Avenue Rowhomes

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Trimont Square Apartments

Phillips Luxury Apartments

601 W 2ND ST, Unit A

509 West 1st Street, Unit 1

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South Shore Apartments

1204 Hill Ave

Willow Creek Place

Burt 18-(Countryside Properties)
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Stately Manor Apartments

Rolfe 20-Unit

Damax Apartments

Rosewood Heights Apartments

Heartland Senior Housing

Tanglewood Estates

Meadow Bloom Apartments

700 Central Ave

Buffalo Ridge Apartments

Pheasant Run Apartments
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Spencer, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Spencer?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Studio Apartments | $842 | $715 | $1,050 |
| Spencer 1 Bedroom Apartments | $922 | $665 | $1,245 |
| Spencer 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,225 | $695 | $1,625 |
| Spencer 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,590 | $1,245 | $1,860 |
| Spencer 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,140 | $1,000 | $1,725 |
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Cheapest Available Spencer Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Spencer, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Burt 18-Unit (Countryside Properties) priced from $425. Rolfe 20-Unit has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Spencer apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burt 18-Unit (Countryside Properties) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $425 |
| Rolfe 20-Unit | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $495 |
| 501 W 1st St S | 2 BED/1 BATH | 2BR, 1BA | $600 |
| Eytcheson Estates Welcome | 1 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $701 |
| Tallgrass Village | Studio Apartment | Studio, 1BA | $715 |
| Park View Apartments | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $725 |
| Sunshine Apartments | 1 Bedroom and 1 bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $725 |
| Seneca Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $775 |
| Lewis Hotel Apartments | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Spencer, IA and Nearby
As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Spencer area is the $0.90 price per square foot 3Br2Ba Model at Phillips Luxury Apartments starting from $1,860. The second greatest value Spencer apartment is the 4bed/2bath Model at Windom Landing starting at $1,100 with a $0.76 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Spencer apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips Luxury Apartments | 3Br2Ba | 3BR, 2BA | $0.90 |
| Windom Landing | 4bed/2bath | 4BR, 2BA | $0.76 |
| 416 E 18th St, Unit #1 | 416 E 18th St | 2BR, 1BA | $0.79 |
| Trimont Square Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1.04 |
| Fair View by Kading | Cottage - 2 | 2BR, 1BA | $1.00 |
| Nobles Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.11 |
| Eytcheson Estates Welcome | 1 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $0.93 |
| 501 W 1st St S | 1 BED/1 BATH | 1BR, 1BA | $0.84 |
| Rolfe 20-Unit | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $0.97 |
| Sunshine Apartments | 1 Bedroom and 1 bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.21 |
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Best Local Schools in Spencer, IA
Lincoln Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Spencer Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Spencer?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Spencer is at Tallgrass Village listed at $715.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Spencer Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Spencer Apartment is $425 at Burt 18-Unit (Countryside Properties).
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Spencer Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Spencer is starting from $595 at Rolfe 20-Unit.
What is the most affordable Spencer Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Spencer Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Seneca Place Apartments and starts from $975.
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