
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Traer, IA from $300 (36 Rentals)
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Prairie Village of LaPorte City

Brookside Apartments

Russell Lamson

Pheasant Hollow Apartments

Gold Falls Villa Apartments

Kent Circle

Kingswood Place

228 Spaces
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University Manor

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Edgemont Park Apartments

Park @ Nine23

Falls Edge Studios

4th Street Manor

102 South St

532 Western Ave
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425 McClellan St

137 Western Ave

1254 W Mullan Ave

1224-1282 W Mullan Ave

124-136 Earl St

1637 Carriage Hill Dr

The Preserve at Crossroads

811 Allen St

1272 W Mullan Ave
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Lantern Square Condominiums

Westwood Apartments

1150 Home Park Blvd

1524 W 2nd St

3271 Ansborough Ave

700 W Ridgeway Ave

226 Randolph St

927 Forest Ave

Pointe West Apartments
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Traer, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Traer?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traer Studio Apartments | $1,097 | $695 | $1,450 |
| Traer 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,124 | $643 | $1,800 |
| Traer 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,394 | $705 | $2,200 |
| Traer 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,617 | $850 | $2,500 |
| Traer 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,225 | $552 | $1,500 |
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Cheapest Available Traer Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Traer, IA is a 4 Beds unit found at The Residences on College Hill in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood priced from $350. Meadow Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Traer apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Residences on College Hill | 4 Bed 1 Bath Apartment | 4BR,1BA | $350 |
| 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 |
| Russell Lamson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Kingswood Place | Huge Updated One Bedroom Apartment with Walk-in... | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Le Chateau | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
| University Manor | 1 BR/ 1 BA (Aug '25) | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| Pheasant Hollow Apartments | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $850 |
| Edgemont Park Apartments | One Bedroom Apartment With Balcony At Top Rated... | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Traer, IA and Nearby
As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Traer area is the $0.61 price per square foot 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at Pheasant Hollow Apartments in the starting from $850. The second greatest value Traer apartment is the 4BR/2BA Model at Hillcrest Park Apartments-Student Housing starting at $552 with a $0.50 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Traer apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pheasant Hollow Apartments | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.61 |
| Hillcrest Park Apartments-Student Housing | 4BR/2BA | 4BR,2BA | $0.50 |
| 3714 Ravenwood Cir | 2 BR/ 2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Pineview Place Apartments | Prime Waterloo Living: 2-Bedroom / 1-Bath Apart... | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Kinsale Condominiums | Two Bedroom w/ Garage | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Lantern Square Condominiums | LS 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
| Le Chateau | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.85 |
| The Residences on College Hill | 4 Bed 1 Bath Apartment | 4BR,1BA | $0.39 |
| Kingswood Place | Huge Updated One Bedroom Apartment with Walk-in... | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Meadow Ridge Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Traer Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Traer?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Traer is at Russell Lamson listed at $695.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Traer Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Traer Apartment is $625 at Meadow Ridge Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Traer Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Traer is starting from $775 at Meadow Ridge Apartments.
What is the most affordable Traer Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Traer Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pheasant Hollow Apartments and starts from $850.
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