
Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Branch, IA from $600 (18 Rentals)
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Regency Heights (55+ Community)

SoDo Flats

Riverfront Crossings

402 Peterson St

1233 Esther Ct

322 Friendship St
West Branch, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Branch?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Branch Studio Apartments | $1,050 | $895 | $1,225 |
West Branch 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,220 | $895 | $1,959 |
West Branch 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,317 | $670 | $3,350 |
West Branch 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,451 | $695 | $3,300 |
West Branch 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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Cheapest Available West Branch Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in West Branch, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Regency Heights (55+ Community) in the Fair Meadows neighborhood priced from $935. Riverfront Crossings in the Fair Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Branch apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Regency Heights (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
530 N Dubuque St | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Orchards & Woodlands | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
The Overlook | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,140 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Branch, IA and Nearby
As of April 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Branch area is the $1.40 price per square foot G Model at The Hawthorne in the in the Lantern Park neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value West Branch apartment is the Remodeled 2 Bed/2 Bath with W/D Model at Mane Gate Apartments starting at $1,375 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Fair Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Branch apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Hawthorne | G | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
Mane Gate Apartments | Remodeled 2 Bed/2 Bath with W/D | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
530 N Dubuque St | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Ridge at Scott Park | 3bd/2bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.89 |
Orchards & Woodlands | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
1006 Oakcrest Street Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
The Overlook | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
613 S Dubuque St | 3 Bed | 3BR,2BA | $1.81 |
The Nest at Iowa City | B3 - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
Regency Heights (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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Getting Around West Branch, IA
Walk Score®
20 / 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 West Branch Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Branch?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Branch is at Riverfront Crossings listed at $995.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Branch Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Branch Apartment is $935 at Regency Heights (55+ Community).
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Branch Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Branch is starting from $1,000 at 530 N Dubuque St.
What is the most affordable West Branch Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West Branch Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ridge at Scott Park and starts from $1,854.
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