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Rolfe 20-Unit
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rolfe 20-Unit

1106-1108 Elm StRolfe, IA 50581
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Heartland Senior Housing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heartland Senior Housing

610 Central AveFort Dodge, IA 50501
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919 N 29th St
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919 N 29th St

919 N 29th StFort Dodge, IA 50501
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Crystal Lake, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Crystal Lake Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Crystal Lake, IA is a Studio unit found at Shalom Tower II priced from $405. Key Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Crystal Lake apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shalom Tower IITower I EfficiencyStudio,1BA$405
Key ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$450
Burt 18-Unit (Countryside Properties)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$450
City Center Kent ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$495
Rolfe 20-Unit2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$500
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$525
Key West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$550
Woodland Park - Manson1 BR1BR,1BA$600
CityView ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
Eytcheson Estates Sherburn2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Crystal Lake, IA and Nearby

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Crystal Lake area is the $0.53 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Pheasant Run Apartments in the starting from $760. The second greatest value Crystal Lake apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms Model at Pebble Creek Apartments starting at $907 with a $0.79 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Crystal Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pheasant Run Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.53
Pebble Creek Apartments3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms3BR,1.5BA$0.79
Deer Creek Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath + Den Apartment1BR,1BA$1.09
Meadow Lake of Clear Lake Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.03
Shalom Tower IITower II - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.70
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.74
Eytcheson Estates Sherburn2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
Rolfe 20-Unit2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.82
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95
Woodland Park - Manson1 BR1BR,1BA$1.20

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Getting Around Crystal Lake, IA

Walk Score®

12 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

26 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Crystal Lake Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Crystal Lake?

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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Crystal Lake Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Crystal Lake Apartment is $450 at Burt 18-Unit (Countryside Properties).

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Crystal Lake Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Crystal Lake is starting from $500 at Rolfe 20-Unit.

What is the most affordable Crystal Lake Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Crystal Lake Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pheasant Run Apartments and starts from $760.

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