
Cheap Apartments for Rent in What Cheer, IA from $300 (49 Rentals)
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EMERALD HILL APARTMENTS

Courtyard Apartments

Woodland Heights

Hotel Maytag Apartments

Orchard Lane

Hunters Run

Spaulding Lofts

Southtown Apartments
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SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS

THE ARBORS APARTMENTS

Walnut Creek Apartments

Prairie Village of Pella

Burbank Village

Park Place

Plant 1 Lofts

Parkside Manor

Lions Gate Apartments
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Westgate Villa

Brickyard Apartments

Aster Village

The Baltic

Willow Ridge Apartments

The Boardwalk

Village Pointe

The New York at Park Place

The Hampton at Coral Ridge
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Stella Townhomes

Fairfield Park II Apartments

Louden Lofts

Newton Park Apartments

425 McClellan St

Tisdale Apartments

Grinnell Park Apartments

Knollridge Garden Apartments

2635 Westwinds Dr
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Terrace View by Kading

Washington Apartments

1022 1st Ave W

Walnut Pointe

Fairfield Estates

2870 Coral Ct

Western Hills

734 Westwinds Dr

719 Westwinds Dr
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728 Westwinds Dr

2620 Westwinds Dr

Asbury Heights

1317 B Ave W
What Cheer, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in What Cheer?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| What Cheer Studio Apartments | $1,183 | $725 | $1,275 |
| What Cheer 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,201 | $580 | $1,565 |
| What Cheer 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,252 | $470 | $2,200 |
| What Cheer 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,259 | $536 | $1,985 |
| What Cheer 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,790 | $1,790 | $1,790 |
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Cheapest Available What Cheer Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in What Cheer, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Reserves at South Lake in the East Gate Estates neighborhood priced from $395. Hotel Maytag Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable What Cheer apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Reserves at South Lake | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $395 |
| Hotel Maytag Apartments | 1 bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Orchard Lane | B1 Classic | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Southtown Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $803 |
| Woodland Heights | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $820 |
| THE ARBORS APARTMENTS | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
| Walnut Creek Apartments | 2 BD Legacy | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Newton Park Apartments | 2BR - 30% Gross Income | 2BR,1BA | $947 |
| Plant 1 Lofts | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Grinnell Park Apartments | 2BR - 30% of Gross Income | 2BR,1BA | $965 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in What Cheer, IA and Nearby
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the What Cheer area is the $0.83 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at THE ARBORS APARTMENTS in the in the East Gate Estates neighborhood starting from $825. The second greatest value What Cheer apartment is the 2.1C 60% Model at Washington Apartments starting at $1,129 with a $1.18 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for What Cheer apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ARBORS APARTMENTS | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| Washington Apartments | 2.1C 60% | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Orchard Lane | B1 Partially Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Southtown Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Walnut Creek Apartments | 2 BD Upgraded | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Hotel Maytag Apartments | 1 bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Woodland Heights | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Newton Park Apartments | 2BR - 30% Gross Income | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Grinnell Park Apartments | 2BR - 30% of Gross Income | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| The Reserves at South Lake | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $0.61 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap What Cheer Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom What Cheer Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom What Cheer Apartment is $395 at The Reserves at South Lake.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom What Cheer Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in What Cheer is starting from $750 at Orchard Lane.
What is the most affordable What Cheer Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap What Cheer Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodland Heights and starts from $820.
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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.

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.

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