
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Stanley, IA from $300 (20 Rentals)
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Meadow Ridge Apartments

Prairie Village of LaPorte City

Brookside Apartments

Russell Lamson

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228 Spaces

Kingswood Place Apartments

Falls Edge Studios

131 S Vine St

313 Dearborn Ave

235 Madison St
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269 Madison St

227 Madison St

5900 Osage Rd

1224-1282 W Mullan Ave

1637 Carriage Hill Dr

2001 City View St
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124-136 Earl St

The Preserve at Crossroads
Stanley, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Stanley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Studio Apartments | $969 | $652 | $1,395 |
| Stanley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,153 | $620 | $1,750 |
| Stanley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,368 | $700 | $1,950 |
| Stanley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,512 | $850 | $1,900 |
| Stanley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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Cheapest Available Stanley Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Stanley, IA is a 4 Beds unit found at The 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 Stanley apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Residences on College Hill | 4 Bed 1 Bath Apartment | 4BR,1BA | $350 |
| The Meadows Apartments | Otter Creek 1Bd | 1BR,1BA | $620 |
| Meadow Ridge Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| Prairie Village of LaPorte City | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $643 |
| Brookside Apartments | One-Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stanley, IA and Nearby
As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stanley area is the $1.19 price per square foot 1st Month Free Model at Riverwalk Residences in the in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Stanley apartment is the Third Floor Model at Rush Mills starting at $1,350 with a $1.28 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Stanley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverwalk Residences | 1st Month Free | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Rush Mills | Third Floor | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| 3714 Ravenwood Cir | 2 BR/ 2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| West Brook Apartments | Brand New 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Units at West Br... | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Kinsale Condominiums | Two Bedroom w/ Garage | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Kingswood Place Apartments | Kingswood 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Union at North Crossing | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| University Manor | 1 BR/ 1 BA (June & Aug '25) | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Meadow Ridge Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| The Meadows Apartments | Otter Creek 1Bd | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Stanley Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Stanley?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Stanley is at Russell Lamson listed at $652.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Stanley Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Stanley Apartment is $620 at The Meadows Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Stanley Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Stanley is starting from $750 at The Meadows Apartments.
What is the most affordable Stanley Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Stanley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Meadows Apartments and starts from $850.
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