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Houghton, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Houghton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Houghton, IA is a Studio unit found at Macomb Rentals priced from $390. Smith and Royer Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Houghton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Macomb RentalsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$390
Smith and Royer Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$650
Tisdale Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$650
Eagles Crest Apartments1 bed 1 bath with patio1BR,1BA$685
Bel Aire Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Houghton, IA and Nearby

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Houghton area is the $1.11 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Village Woods in the starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Houghton apartment is the Apartment 1 Model at Summer Street Apartments starting at $900 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Houghton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Village WoodsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.11
Summer Street ApartmentsApartment 12BR,1BA$1.00
School House Apartments1 Bedroom and 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.89
Orchard Lane Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.96
Blaul LoftsBlaul Lofts - 3021BR,1BA$1.04
Louden LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
Park Madison Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$0.93
Cotton Mill Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.00
Tisdale Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
Eagles Crest Apartments1 bed 1 bath with patio1BR,1BA$0.98

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Frequently Asked Questions about Houghton

What type of rentals are currently available in Houghton?

There are currently 38 Apartments for Rent in Houghton, IA with pricing that ranges from $390 to $1,900. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Houghton ranging from $550 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Houghton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Houghton ranges from $550 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $992.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Houghton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Houghton range from $820 to $1,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $1,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $623 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $600.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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