Cheap Apartments for Rent in Charles City, IA from $300 (8 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Charles City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Charles City, IA is a 4 Beds unit found at Residences on College Hill in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood priced from $375. Shalom Tower II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $405. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charles City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Residences on College HillPrivate 1-Bedroom Apartment in a Spacious 4-Bed...4BR,1BA$375
Shalom Tower IITower I EfficiencyStudio,1BA$405
Key ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charles City, IA and Nearby

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charles City area is the $1.46 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at State Street Riverfront in the in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Charles City apartment is the Pinnacle Villages - Waverly Model at Pinnacle Villages - Waverly starting at $1,670 with a $1.39 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Charles City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
State Street Riverfront2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.46
Pinnacle Villages - WaverlyPinnacle Villages - Waverly3BR,2.5BA$1.39
Pebble Creek Apartments3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms3BR,1.5BA$0.79
Kinsale CondominiumsTwo Bedroom w/ Garage2BR,1BA$1.00
Union at North Crossing2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.13
Meadow Lake of Clear Lake Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.03
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.74
Shalom Tower IITower II - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.70
Rolling Meadows Apartments- 1 Bedroom/1 Bath Apartment in Excellent Loca...1BR,1BA$1.40
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95

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Getting Around Charles City, IA

Walk Score®

43 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Charles City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Charles City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Charles City is at Shalom Tower II listed at $405.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Charles City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Charles City Apartment is $385 at Residences on College Hill.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Charles City is starting from $725 at Residences on College Hill.

What is the most affordable Charles City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Charles City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pebble Creek Apartments and starts from $907.

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