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304 S 2nd St

1714 Singleton Ave

1218 Cedar St
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43 Doyle Way

61 Midtown Ln

105 SE 13th St

102 W 2nd St
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2545 N Co Rd 1740

121 S Ash St

16 Cascade Dr

14876 Washington Rd
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116 N 4th St

605 W 3rd St
Mount Sterling, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Mount Sterling?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mount Sterling 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,006 | $650 | $2,100 |
Mount Sterling 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $940 | $755 | $1,100 |
Mount Sterling 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
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Cheapest Available Mount Sterling Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Mount Sterling, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Colorado Senior Lofts in the Meadow Lane Add neighborhood priced from $492. 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 Mount Sterling apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Colorado Senior Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $492 |
Smith and Royer Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Halls of Brookfield - 55+ Years | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $685 |
Park Madison Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Green Gable Cottages | Green Gable - Memorial Park Rd | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Sterling, IA and Nearby
As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mount Sterling area is the $0.93 price per square foot Churchill Lofts - 301 Model at Churchill Lofts in the in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood starting from $998. The second greatest value Mount Sterling apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Colorado Senior Lofts 55+ starting at $843 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Meadow Lane Add neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mount Sterling apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Churchill Lofts | Churchill Lofts - 301 | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
Colorado Senior Lofts 55+ | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
Summer Street Apartments | Apartment 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
School House Apartments | 1 Bedroom and 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.89 |
Orchard Lane Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
Blaul Lofts | Blaul Lofts - 407 | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
Halls of Brookfield - 55+ Years | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
Louden Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
Park Madison Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
510 Wapello St S | Unit 38 | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Sterling
What type of rentals are currently available in Mount Sterling?
There are currently 38 Apartments for Rent in Mount Sterling, IA with pricing that ranges from $300 to $1,900. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mount Sterling ranging from $550 to $2,100.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mount Sterling?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mount Sterling ranges from $550 to $2,100 with an average monthly rent of $1,096.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mount Sterling?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mount Sterling range from $340 to $1,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $755 to $1,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,058.
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