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1637 Carriage Hill Dr
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1637 Carriage Hill Dr

1637 Carriage Hill DrWaterloo, IA 50701
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Plainfield, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Plainfield Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Plainfield, IA is a 4 Beds unit found at Residences on College Hill in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood priced from $425. Russell Lamson in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Plainfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Residences on College HillPrivate 1-Bedroom Apartment in a Spacious 4-Bed...4BR,1BA$425
Russell LamsonStudioStudio,1BA$675
1106-1110 Kent CircleKent Circle 1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Union at North Crossing1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$757
228 Spaces - Furnished Micro-Living Apartments1st Floor StudioStudio,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plainfield, IA and Nearby

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Plainfield area is the $1.39 price per square foot Pinnacle Villages - Waverly Model at Pinnacle Villages - Waverly in the starting from $1,670. The second greatest value Plainfield apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA Model at Woodline Condos starting at $1,600 with a $1.33 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Plainfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pinnacle Villages - WaverlyPinnacle Villages - Waverly3BR,2.5BA$1.39
Woodline Condos2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$1.33
Pointe West ApartmentsPointe West - 2-bedroom apartments2BR,2BA$0.98
Riverwalk Residences1st Month Free2BR,2BA$1.23
Kinsale CondominiumsTwo Bedroom w/ Garage2BR,1BA$1.00
Union at North Crossing2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.13
Gold Falls Villa Apartments2 BR/ 1 Bath - Furnished2BR,1BA$1.56
Leavitt Park Apartments - Waterloo, IAStandard Unit2BR,1BA$1.28
Brentwood Estates - Furnished & UnfurnishedBrentwood Furnished1BR,1BA$1.49
Rolling Meadows Apartments1 bedroom/1bath1BR,1BA$1.40

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7 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Plainfield Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Plainfield?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Plainfield is at Russell Lamson listed at $675.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Plainfield Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Plainfield Apartment is $750 at 1106-1110 Kent Circle.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Plainfield is starting from $800 at Residences on College Hill.

What is the most affordable Plainfield Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Plainfield Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rolling Meadows Apartments and starts from $975.

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