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

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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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Stella Townhomes
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Stella Townhomes

1236 Bliss StreetGrinnell, IA 50112
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Louden Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Louden Lofts

607 W Broadway AveFairfield, IA 52556
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Newton Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newton Park Apartments

1425 N 11th Ave ENewton, IA 50208
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425 McClellan St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

425 McClellan St

425 McClellan StTama, IA 52339
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Tisdale Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tisdale Apartments

232 E 4th StOttumwa, IA 52501
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Washington Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Apartments

539 W 4th StOttumwa, IA 52501
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Walnut Pointe
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Pointe

1702-1798 W 4th St NNewton, IA 50208
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Fairfield Estates
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Fairfield Estates

200 N 28th StFairfield, IA 52556
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2870 Coral Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

2870 Coral Ct

2870 Coral CtCoralville, IA 52241
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Western Hills
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Western Hills

3701 2nd StCoralville, IA 52241

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

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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Asbury Heights
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Asbury Heights

1321 Asbury AveOttumwa, IA 52501
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What Cheer, IA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B1BR,1BA$395
Hotel Maytag Apartments1 bedroom A1BR,1BA$725
Orchard LaneB1 Classic2BR,1BA$750
Southtown ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$803
Woodland Heights3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$820
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$825
Walnut Creek Apartments2 BD Legacy2BR,1BA$850
Newton Park Apartments2BR - 30% Gross Income2BR,1BA$947
Plant 1 LoftsA21BR,1BA$950
Grinnell Park Apartments2BR - 30% of Gross Income2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.83
Washington Apartments2.1C 60%2BR,1BA$1.18
Orchard LaneB1 Partially Renovated2BR,1BA$0.90
Southtown ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$0.94
Walnut Creek Apartments2 BD Upgraded2BR,1BA$1.12
Hotel Maytag Apartments1 bedroom A1BR,1BA$0.90
Woodland Heights2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.04
Newton Park Apartments2BR - 30% Gross Income2BR,1BA$1.32
Grinnell Park Apartments2BR - 30% of Gross Income2BR,1BA$1.34
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B1BR,1BA$0.61

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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.

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.