Cheap Apartments for Rent in Thompson, IA from $400 (52 Rentals)

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Highland Hills Apartments
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$750 - $1,980
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$750 - $1,980

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$750 - $1,980
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 15

Highland Hills Apartments

1340 Warren StMankato, MN 56001
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Radel Court
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$995 - $1,395
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$995 - $1,395

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$995 - $1,395
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Radel Court

520 6th St SEllendale, MN 56026
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Parkview Place
$1,160 - $1,310
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$1,045 - $1,195
Required Monthly Fees
$115

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$1,160 - $1,310
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Parkview Place

303 27th St SWAustin, MN 55912
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Shalom Tower II
1 Bedroom Apartments

Shalom Tower II

321 4th St NEMason City, IA 50401
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Country Side
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Country Side

117 E Walnut StBurt, IA 50522
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The Rolfe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Rolfe

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

The Manor

4 3rd St NWMason City, IA 50401
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property at 702 E Main St

$850

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$850

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$850

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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702 E Main St

Albert LeaMN56007
property at 207 E 4th St

$825 - $875

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$875

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$875

Studio Rentals

Available Jul 4

207 E 4th St

Albert LeaMN56007

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property at 121 Clinton St

$900

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$900

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$900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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121 Clinton St

AustinMN55912
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Grant Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grant Village

815-843 6th St SWMason City, IA 50401
Senior Living
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property at 262 S Pearl St

$995

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$995

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$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 4

262 S Pearl St

Albert LeaMN56007
property at 1203 11th St NW

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1203 11th St NW

AustinMN55912
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201 Pilgrim St
2 Bedroom Apartments

201 Pilgrim St

201 Pilgrim StSaint Clair, MN 56080
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property at 1102 3rd St NW

$1,090

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$1,025
Required Monthly Fees
$65

Total Monthly Price
$1,090

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1102 3rd St NW

AustinMN55912
property at 1102 3rd St NW

$1,090

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$1,025
Required Monthly Fees
$65

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$1,090

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1102 3rd St NW

AustinMN55912

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Thompson, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Thompson Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Thompson, 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 Thompson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Burt 18-Unit (Countryside Properties)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$425
Rolfe 20-Unit1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$495
Key ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$500
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$525
Key West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$550
Meadow Bloom Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$607
CityView ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$650
Eytcheson Estates Sherburn2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$701
Eytcheson Estates Welcome1 Bedroom2BR,1BA$701
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thompson, IA and Nearby

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thompson area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Loft Model at Skye Lofts Apartments in the starting from $1,490. The second greatest value Thompson apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms Model at Pebble Creek Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.03 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Thompson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Skye Lofts Apartments2 Bedroom Loft2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Pebble Creek Apartments3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms3BR,1.5BA$1.03
Northern Place ApartmentsTwo Bed + Den2BR,1BA$1.18
Kee Valley Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.14
CityView Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.08
Meadow Bloom Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.79
Eytcheson Estates Sherburn2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
Eytcheson Estates Welcome1 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
The Rolfe2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thompson Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Thompson?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Thompson is at Key Apartments listed at $500.

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

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

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Thompson Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Thompson is starting from $595 at The Rolfe.

What is the most affordable Thompson Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Thompson Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pebble Creek Apartments and starts from $1,150.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.