Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Branch, IA from $600 (34 Rentals)
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Lakewood Hills Apartments

308 N Linn St

Sycamore Apartments

Emerald Ct

Regency Heights (55+ Community)
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NEX Senior Apartments

Riverfront Crossings

Mane Gate Apartments

Westgate Villa

902 North Dodge Street Apartments
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Orchards & Woodlands

1006 Oakcrest Street Apartments

817 1/2 River St

810 Benton Dr
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West Branch, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Branch?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Branch Studio Apartments | $1,042 | $695 | $1,350 |
West Branch 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,255 | $800 | $2,495 |
West Branch 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,379 | $840 | $3,350 |
West Branch 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,355 | $695 | $3,300 |
West Branch 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,698 | $695 | $2,796 |
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Cheapest Available West Branch Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in West Branch, IA is a Studio unit found at Lakewood Hills Apartments in the Old Mill Creek neighborhood priced from $695. The Banks Student Living in the Coralview Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Branch apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lakewood Hills Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
The Banks Student Living | 4x4 A | 4BR,4BA | $695 |
308 N Linn St | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Sycamore Apartments | One Bedroom Units | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Regency Heights (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
NEX Senior Apartments | NEX Senior | 2BR,1BA | $948 |
Seville | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
1006 Oakcrest Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Orchards & Woodlands | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Branch, IA and Nearby
As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Branch area is the $1.25 price per square foot Hillside Dr Townhome Model at Heritage Hill in the starting from $1,650. The second greatest value West Branch apartment is the G Model at The Hawthorne starting at $1,700 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the The Pond's Edge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Branch apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Heritage Hill | Hillside Dr Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.25 |
The Hawthorne | G | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
Woodridge Estates | 420 5th Street #19 | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
The Quarters Iowa City | C1 - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.59 |
926 Harlocke St (IC) | 2 BR/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
902 North Dodge Street Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Orchards & Woodlands | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
1006 Oakcrest Street Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Seville | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
NEX Senior Apartments | NEX Senior | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
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Best Local Schools in West Branch, IA
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Getting Around West Branch, IA
Walk Score®
20 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
29 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Branch Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Branch?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Branch is at Lakewood Hills Apartments listed at $695.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Branch Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Branch Apartment is $800 at 308 N Linn St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Branch Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Branch is starting from $840 at The Banks Student Living.
What is the most affordable West Branch Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West Branch Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Banks Student Living and starts from $780.
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