Cheap Apartments for Rent in Spencer, IA from $300 (56 Rentals)

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UDMO Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

UDMO Apartments

1302-1350 S Grand Plaza DrSpencer, IA 51301
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Dodecagon Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dodecagon Plaza

1212 S Grand AveSpencer, IA 51301
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CHI Spencer
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

CHI Spencer

502-602 8th StSpencer, IA 51301
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property at 812 Hills Ave

$695

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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812 Hills Ave

JacksonMN56143

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property at 114 S Main St

$850

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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114 S Main St

SherburnMN56171
property at 810 E 2nd St

$850

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$850

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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810 E 2nd St

Blue EarthMN56013
property at 416 E 4th St

$860

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$860

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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416 E 4th St

FairmontMN56031
property at 404 W 1st St

$875

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$875

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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404 W 1st St

Lake ParkIA51347
property at 105 S Hwy

$893

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105 S Hwy

JacksonMN56143

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Willow Creek Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Creek Place

620 14th Ave NELe Mars, IA 51031
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Country Side
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Country Side

117 E Walnut StBurt, IA 50522
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Stately Manor Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stately Manor Apartments

1525-1535 Darling DrWorthington, MN 56187
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Rolfe 20-Unit
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rolfe 20-Unit

1106-1108 Elm StRolfe, IA 50581
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Damax Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Damax Apartments

602 E Warren StLuverne, MN 56156
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Heartland Senior Housing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heartland Senior Housing

610 Central AveFort Dodge, IA 50501
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Tanglewood Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tanglewood Estates

1755-1757 4th AveWindom, MN 56101
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Buffalo Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Buffalo Ridge Apartments

2107 Nobles StWorthington, MN 56187
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919 N 29th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

919 N 29th St

919 N 29th StFort Dodge, IA 50501
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City Centre Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

City Centre Apartments

109 E Luverne StLuverne, MN 56156
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Fonda Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fonda Apartments

304 Fairburn StFonda, IA 50540
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Woodland Park - Holstein
1 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Park - Holstein

400 Minnesota StHolstein, IA 51025
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Oakwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Apartments

401 S Oak StEllsworth, MN 56129
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Spencer, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Spencer Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Spencer, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Country Side 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Country Side1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$425
Rolfe 20-Unit1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$495
501 W 1st St S2 BED/1 BATH2BR,1BA$600
Eytcheson Estates Sherburn2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$701
Eytcheson Estates Welcome1 Bedroom2BR,1BA$701
Sunshine Apartments1 Bedroom and 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$725
Woodland Park - Manson1 BR1BR,1BA$725
District 29 Apartments & TownhomesStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$760
Tallgrass VillageStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$765

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Spencer, IA and Nearby

As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Spencer area is the $0.79 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Eagle Ridge Townhomes in the starting from $1,065. The second greatest value Spencer apartment is the 2 Bedroom - Upper Level Model at Windom Landing starting at $975 with a $0.84 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Spencer apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Eagle Ridge TownhomesThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.79
Windom Landing2 Bedroom - Upper Level2BR,2BA$0.84
Trimont Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.04
Fair View by KadingCottage - 22BR,1BA$1.00
Eytcheson Estates Sherburn2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
Eytcheson Estates Welcome1 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
501 W 1st St S1 BED/1 BATH1BR,1BA$0.84
1511 S Grand Plaza Dr, Unit D1511 S Grand Plaza Dr2BR,1BA$1.07
Rolfe 20-Unit2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
Sunshine Apartments1 Bedroom and 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.21

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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 District 29 Apartments & Townhomes listed at $760.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Spencer Apartment is $425 at Country Side.

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 Eagle Ridge Townhomes and starts from $1,065.

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