Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mason City, IA from $300 (12 Rentals)

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Shalom Tower II
1 Bedroom Apartments

Shalom Tower II

321 4th St NEMason City, IA 50401
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River City Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River City Apartments

15 N Pennsylvania AveMason City, IA 50401
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Kirk Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kirk Apartments

206 N Federal AveMason City, IA 50401
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642-646 S Pierce Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

642-646 S Pierce Ave

642-646 S Pierce AveMason City, IA 50401
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Mason City, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mason City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mason City, IA is a Studio unit found at Key Apartments priced from $450. City Center Kent Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mason City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Key ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$450
City Center Kent ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$495
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$525
Key West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$550
Pilgrim Place Senior Housing (62+)Studio - Rent Based on IncomeStudio,1BA$896

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mason City, IA

As of February 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mason City area is the $0.79 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms Model at Pebble Creek Apartments in the starting from $907. The second greatest value Mason City apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Townhome Model at The River Apartments & Townhomes starting at $1,719 with a $1.54 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Mason City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pebble Creek Apartments3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms3BR,1.5BA$0.79
The River Apartments & Townhomes2 Bed 2 Bath Townhome2BR,2BA$1.54
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.74
The Meadows1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.27
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95
Pilgrim Place Senior Housing (62+)Studio - Rent Based on IncomeStudio ,1BA$2.17
Key West ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.57
Key ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.50

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Getting Around Mason City, IA

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

22 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mason City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mason City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mason City is at Key Apartments listed at $450.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mason City Apartment is $495 at City Center Kent Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mason City is starting from $1,719 at The River Apartments & Townhomes.

What is the most affordable Mason City Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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