Cheap Apartments for Rent in Plainfield, IA from $500 (20 Rentals)

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4711 University AveCedar Falls, IA 50613
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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 Studio unit found at Russell Lamson in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood priced from $675. University Manor in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Plainfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Russell LamsonStudioStudio,1BA$675
University Manor1 BR/ 1 BA (Feb '25)1BR,1BA$745
1106-1110 Kent CircleKent Circle 1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Union at North Crossing1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$757
Park @ Nine23a1sw1BR,1BA$765

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Plainfield, IA and Nearby

As of February 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Plainfield area is the $1.36 price per square foot Pinnacle Villages - Waverly Model at Pinnacle Villages - Waverly in the starting from $1,630. The second greatest value Plainfield apartment is the 3 BA/ 2 1/2 BA Model at Woodline Condos starting at $1,650 with a $1.38 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$1.36
Woodline Condos3 BA/ 2 1/2 BA2BR,2.5BA$1.38
Willow Falls ApartmentsWillow Falls2BR,2BA$1.47
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
1637 Carriage Hill Dr2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.10
Leavitt Park Apartments - Waterloo, IALeavitt Park Apartments2BR,1BA$1.36
University Manor1 BR/ 1 BA (Feb '25)1BR,1BA$1.16
Rolling Meadows Apartments- 1 Bedroom/1 Bath Apartment in Excellent Loca...1BR,1BA$1.40

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Getting Around Plainfield, IA

Walk Score®

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 $745 at University Manor.

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 $775 at 1637 Carriage Hill Dr.

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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