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updated 06.08.2026
The rental properties listed below are for informational purposes only.
Call the Cresco Welcome Center for additional information, 563.547.3434.
Short Term Residential Rentals
Cresco
- Short term/Long term efficiency available in country along Highway 9. Appliances include washer and dryer. Air conditioned. Weekly or monthly rates. No smoking. No pets. Deposit and references required. 563.380.2868. Mark and Becky Burke of Burke Real Estate, owners.
- Private campsites on the Turkey River. Close to Cresco. Larger than normal spaces. Many amenities. 563.380.2868, Mark and Becky Burke of Burke Real Estate, owners.
- Cresco Motel, 620 2nd Ave SE along Hwy 9 East. Exceptionally clean comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi and is AAA Approved. 563.547.2240, www.crescomotel.com.
- Super 8, 511 2nd Ave SE, Cresco along Hwy 9 East. Free Wi-Fi in each room, children 17 and under free while staying with adult, pet friendly and generous parking for your RV, bus or truck. 563.547.9988, www.super8.com.
- Fully furnished bedroom with private bathroom for rent with shared living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry, and patio. $600.00/month includes all utilities and WiFi. No smoking. No pets. $100 deposit and references required. 515.341.6152 or dietzenbach.courtney.09@gmail.com.
Riceville
- Rossiter Studio Inn, located right on Hwy 9 in Riceville is suitable for one or two occupants, 641.985.2485.
Elma
- Elma Guesthouse and Elma Guesthouse Too (short-term rental units). Each is fully furnished one bedroom apartment with couches that fold out to sleep up to four. Includes all linens, fully equipped kitchens with dishwashers and air conditioning. $60.00/day or $225.00/week. Call or text Linda, 319.269.8980.
HOUSES
- 2 Bedroom home with utilities included in rent. Stove and refrigerator furnished. Available in July. No smoking or vaping. No pets. Application and deposit required. Located near Cresco on Hwy 9. Call 563.547.3884 in evenings. If no answer, please leave name and phone number.
- 3 to 4 Bedroom home located on highway close to Cresco. Detached one car garage. Appliances furnished. No smoking or vaping in home. No pets. Deposit, references and application required. If no answer please leave a message, 563.547.3384.
- 3 Bedroom home, recently remodeled, with large, attached garage next to school. Appliances and AC included. No smoking. No pets. No vaping or illegal drugs. Call 563.547.2071 for screening interview. Leave full name, spelled out clearly and suggest a time to call back.
- 1 Bedroom home on 2nd Street W, Cresco. $750.00/month. No smoking. No pets. Text or call 507.251.4836.
- Fully furnished bedroom with private bathroom for rent with shared living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry, and patio. $600.00/month includes all utilities and WiFi. No smoking. No pets. $100 deposit and references required. 515.341.6152 or dietzenbach.courtney.09@gmail.com.
APARTMENTS
Cresco
- 2 Bedroom apartment near Cresco. Electricity, water and sewer included. Available in July. No smoking or vaping. No pets. Application and deposit required. Located near Cresco on Hwy 9. Call 563.547.3884 in evenings. If no answer, please leave name and phone number.
- 2 Bedroom apartment in Cresco. Laundry on first floor, water and sewer included. Tenant pays electric. 504 7th Ave, $800.00/month. No smoking. No vaping. No pets. 507.273.9917.
- 1 Bedroom apartment. Appliances furnished. Off street parking. $695.00/month. No smoking. No pets. Deposit and references required. 563.203.0806.
- 2 Bedroom apartment, first floor. Newly remodeled. Includes trash, water and sewer. No smoking. No vaping. No pets. $750.00/month. Deposit and references required. 507.273.9917.
- Fully furnished efficiency apartments located 2.5 miles NW of Cresco. Each apartment has a full bath with walk in shower, kitchenette and Smart TV. Utilities, WiFi, Common area, outdoor patio and laundry included. No smoking. No pets. Deposit and references required. Contact Steven Burke with Burke Real Estate - Manager. 507.251.0644.
- 1- and 2-Bedroom apartments. Great location and affordable. 563.203.1744.
- L & L Apartments for elderly. Call Cresco Chamber for up-to-date contact and apartment information, 563.547.3434.
- 2- and 3-Bedroom apartments. Section 8 vouchers accepted. Cresco Village Hickory Place Apartments, 207 10th Ave SE, Cresco. Water, sewer, garbage, washer/dryer, stove, refrigerator included. Playground and school bus stop at property. 3 Bedroom has patio and outside storage. Lillian, 563.313.5011 or www.Cresco-village.com.
- 1 Bedroom units available for elderly, handicapped and disabled. Maintenance free. Section 8 vouchers accepted. Cresco Village Heritage Have Palmer Apartments, 2nd St SW, Cresco, IA. Free water, sewer and garbage. Washer/dryer in each apartment. On-site mailbox, private entrance, off-street parking. Lillian, 563.313.5011 or www.Cresco-village.com.
- 1- and 2-bedroom apartments at Alert Manor, Inc. Seniors 62 or older & people with handicap/disability at any age. No lawn mowing or snow shoveling. Stove & refrigerator furnished, laundry on site. Rent based on income. Rental assistance available. Contact Hertz Farm Management, Inc. 563.933.4973.
- Seniors 62+ Cresco Village Heritage Haven Apartments, 301 1st Ave East, Cresco, IA has spacious efficiency available (Studio and 1 Bedroom apartments), all utilities & appliances included, interior mail access, laundry room, community room. (Rent is only 30% of your adjusted income, call Toll Free: 888.393.3282 to see if you qualify). For a tour call Lillian, 563.313.5011 or www.Cresco-village.com.
Elma
- 2 Bedroom apartment in Elma. Handicap Accessible/Bath. Garbage, water, sewer, and free laundry included. Off street parking. 50 and older. Rental assistance available. 563.379.1900.
- 1 and 2 Bedroom ground floor apartments, $310.00/month and $380.00/month. No pets. Call or text Linda Kobliska, 319.269.8980.
- Elma Guesthouse and Elma Guesthouse Too (short-term rental units). Each is fully furnished one bedroom apartment with couches that fold out to sleep up to four. Includes all linens, fully equipped kitchens with dishwashers and air conditioning. $60.00/day or $225.00/week. Call or text Linda, 319.269.8980.
Lime Springs
- 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath apartments. Coin-operated washer and dryer on site. Common area with a full kitchen, table and chairs, and TV to be used by tenants and their guests. Rent includes internet, water, sewer, garbage. Tenet pays electrical. No smoking. 612.270.2828.
- 2 Bedroom apartments at Spring Apartments, Inc., includes utilities, stove & refrigerator furnished, laundry facilities located nearby. No smoking. Murphy Management Service, 515.295.2927.
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AirBnBs & More
Lime Springs
- Sage Street Retreat (Airbnb)
Kick back and relax when you stay at this quiet home on a tree lined street. The family will love the local swimming pool just down the street. Historic Lidtke Mill on the Upper Iowa River is just a mile away. Echo Valley Horse Arena is nearby and has fun shows to see. Niagara Cave is located 20 miles away in Harmony, MN and is a great underground adventure. Forestville/Mystery Cave is a state park nearby which offers hiking and horse trails. This home is just off the snowmobile trail also. This is a 3-bedroom home. Two bedrooms have queen beds, and one is a full size along with a twin futon. There is a full bath on the main level and another full bathroom in the basement. There is a quiet shaded yard and fenced in patio area. A grill is provided along with charcoal and lighter fluid. There is also a full-size kitchen, dining area, and living room with TV. WiFi is provided. Guests have access to the entire home and yard. - Potato (Airbnb)
Located by Historic Lidtke Mill in a quiet cul-de-sac on the edge of town, Potato has easy access to canoeing, camping, shopping, gourmet food, a pool and a heavy night of deep sleep.
Simple, modern 1 bedroom suite includes: free wireless, unlimited cable package, Xbox, private entrance, driveway parking, microwave, refrigerator and coffee station. Wireless printing, catering services, laundry, garage parking, frozen local beef, golf cart and convertible rentals are available for additional fees. - Old Stone House (Airbnb)
Enjoy a memorable visit. Stay in this beautifully restored limestone farmhouse built in 1869 on the banks of the Upper Iowa River, situated adjacent to the historic Lidtke Mill and across the river from the campground and park. You will enjoy a peaceful country atmosphere with plenty of room to relax in your own private park setting. Comfortably sleeps 6 with full kitchen, laundry, and 1.5 baths. Pets allowed in certain areas. No smoking and no garage. 507.226.5902.
Provitin
- The Squirrel House (& More)
Enjoy your stay at this quaint and quirky guesthouse.
303 Main St, Protivin, IA 52163
641.330.7968 and ask for Deb
Find us on Facebook at The Squirrel House
Cresco
- Dale's Place (Airbnb)
Dale’s Place is a fully furnished two-bedroom, one bathroom ranch house. Accommodations await you for a night, a week or a longer stay! Whether you stay with us for a vacation, for a family gathering, a hunting trip, a short-term work assignment, Snowfest, The MIGHTY Howard County Fair, or any other reason that brings you to our area, you will find the property is equipped with everything you need.This house is a 2-bedroom, 1 bath. Each bedroom has a queen bed. There is also a small office which could accommodate an air mattress or pack and play crib (which is there for you). There is a sectional couch with recliners on the end. Outside there is also a grill and fire pit. It also includes private parking, Wi-Fi, full kitchen with dishwasher, air fryer, and ice maker. There is a washer and dryer on site.NO Pets allowed and No Smoking indoors.
Guests have access to the entire upstairs and yard. No access to the basement or garage.
Ask for Pam, 563.387.7370. - Elwood on Elm (Bed & Breakfast)
Elwood on Elm has the original charm from 1920 restored with a modern Twist. The esteemed Elwoods lived here from 1962 -2021 being only the 2nd owners of the home. The beautiful brick house has been one of the favorites on Elm Street, most commonly known for its apples at Halloween. This eclectic B&B has rooms and suites available.
Call or email at: elwoodonelm@gmail.com or 612.449.9636 - Tailwind Cottage (Airbnb)
A rural farm-stay retreat, located on a drowsy country lane! Our property includes flower gardens and an event barn. There are plenty of day adventures throughout the area, although we won’t blame you if you don't want to leave!
We flipped our garage into this cozy guesthouse with vintage, earthy, Bohemian vibes. You'll find good coffee and special touches here. Eat al fresco in the Binzebo or meditate amongst flowers! Be still - you might hear sandhill cranes, owls, pheasants or coyotes. We turned our garage into a cottage for guests to enjoy, mixing a few elements of vintage with new construction. We retained vaulted ceilings to keep the small space feeling large. It's quiet and peaceful, but you might hear the occasional country sound such as our chickens or neighbor's cattle. We find the unit cozy in the winter with radiant in-floor heating. It has a mini split for cooling along with a large ceiling fan.
This listing sleeps 4, but please note that the second bed is in a small loft. There's a ladder made from piping. The rungs are 14 inches apart. This ladder is required to climb to reach the second bed. There is not standing room in the loft. It is not suitable for small children or those who have a hard time maneuvering. Tailwind Cottage is open floor plan with a flexible downstairs area featuring a Murphy bed. We will have the bed down and made up for your arrival.
The area has a small kitchen table seating two. We encourage you to eat outside al fresco either spreading out on the lawn or in our Binzebo, a covered space created out of a grain bin.
The kitchenette includes a microwave, induction hot plate with appropriate cookware, 17 cubic foot fridge, toaster and French press and hot water kettle. Depending on the season, check the fridge for farm goodies.
Go through a 1900s pocket door to the ensuite bathroom featuring a vintage mint green sink. The walk-in shower features a rain shower head, as well as soaps and shampoo for your needs! It's stocked with all the essential bath linens, as well.
There's an attached public restroom in this unit. If you book during a time when we have an event this restroom will be open to guests.You are welcome to wander the grounds. Be mindful of your step as the ground is uneven in places and scattered with some fine organic fertilizer, chicken manure! We also have some general areas that are off-limits for safety, including the chicken coop, treehouse, brick smokehouse and windbreak in the backyard. Please be respectful. This is our home and we have small children. - Condo in Cresco (Airbnb)
This newly updated lower-level apartment is in the basement of a lived-in home. The cute apartment space features its own private entrance with off-street parking right next to the entrance as well. The coded lock allows for convenience to come and go as you need. The space offers two bedrooms with their own closet spaces and beds, a large dining and living room space with an electric fireplace for added comfort, a full bathroom, and a kitchen complete with brand new appliances. This private basement apartment is the perfect large rental space for guests who are traveling to town for family events, long-term work, enjoyment of outdoor activities, special local events, and so much more. This newly updated space offers plenty of sleeping space for adults and children, as well as accommodating infant and toddler supplies. There are two queen beds, a double bed, a twin bed with a twin trundle bed, a futon bed, a pack-n-play, a blow-up queen mattress, available blow-up toddler beds upon request, and a couch that can accommodate any and all guests who stay. There is also a very large dining space with large table and seating for six at that table, as well as seating for four at the kitchen table. The kitchen includes brand new appliances, including a Kerig coffee maker for single cups or entire pots at a time. A few snacks, bottles of water, and coffee needs are included with the stay, as well as some extra toiletries should guests forget the essentials. For added comfort, space heaters, room fans, extra pillows and linens have also been included in the two-bedroom closets. - The Blonde, The Beard, & The Bee N Bee (Airbnb)
Enjoy a private stay nestled amongst the cedars of Northeast lowa. This one-bedroom queen getaway features an additional queen size sleeper sofa in the living room. It also includes private parking, a Blackstone grill, relaxing patio furniture, Wi-Fi, full kitchen with dishwasher and also a washer and dryer. NO Pets allowed and No Smoking indoors. - The Squirrel House in Protivin (& More)
Enjoy your stay at this quaint and quirky guesthouse.
303 Main St, Protivin, IA 52163
641.330.7968 and ask for Deb
Find us on Facebook at The Squirrel House - CSL Country Loft (& More)
Beautiful country location Century Farm on hard surface road.
Furnished upstairs 2 Bedroom loft sleeps 3-4
Fireplace, kids' playground, close to golf, fishing, hunting, biking, hiking and snowmobile trails.
No smoking, no pets. For reservations call Gretchen 641.330.7445 or 563.547.3384 (leave a message) or Lucy 563.380.2781. - Pine River Rental (& More)
Efficiency cabin with kitchen. Includes internet, laundry, fire ring and grill. Covered porch overlooking the North Branch of Turkey River and walking trails in a wildlife area. Nightly, weekly and longer-term rates available. 18055 Hwy 9. 563.380.2868.
Chester
The Chester Historic Guest House was built-in 1898. This 4-bedroom 2 bath home has been renovated while retaining the old Victorian home atmosphere. It is the perfect setting to step back from the fast pace of life and enjoy some peace and quiet. It has a new kitchen and appliances and has been outfitted with cozy furnishings and luxury comforts such as handcrafted mattresses to ensure a great night's rest. You will love this home!
The space
There is one Queen bedroom & 1 bathroom downstairs. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms (1 King, 1 Queen, 1 Full) & 1 bathroom.
The kitchen is furnished with the basic supplies for your relaxing get-away! such as: kitchen ware & table ware, basic seasonings, snacks, etc. Bring along your normal travel supplies & whatever food you wish to prepare.
There will fresh & clean bathroom towels, wash clothes, & hand soap.
The bedrooms are changed out with fresh linens for each stay. There are extra blankets in the closets.
Guest access: the entire house.
Find more information on Chester Historic Guest House Airbnb
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS OR SPACES FOR RENT OR SALE
- Prime retail for sale downtown Cresco, 4,250 sq ft. 104 N Elm Street. Burke Real Estate, 124 N Elm Street, Cresco, Iowa 52136, 563.547.2554.
- Commercial property for sale downtown Cresco, 114 N Elm Street, 2,975 sq. ft., Burke Real Estate, 124 N Elm Street, Cresco, Iowa 52136, 563.547.2554.
- Commercial property for sale along Highway 9, 201 3rd St SE, Cresco, 6,100+ sq ft., Burke Real Estate, 563.547.2554.
- Commercial property for sale downtown Cresco, 4,120 sq. ft., 115 N Elm Street. Country Life Real Estate, 201 2nd Ave SW, Cresco, Iowa 52136, 563.547.4444.
- Commercial property for sale, 230 2nd Ave SE, office and warehouse space, 5,160 sq. ft., Burke Real Estate, 124 N Elm Street, Cresco, Iowa 52136, 563.547.2554.
- Commercial property for sale, 101 2nd Ave SE, South Elm Street Cresco, 2,832 sq ft. Burke Real Estate, 124 N Elm Street, Cresco, Iowa 52136, 563.547.2554.
- Commercial property for sale, 221 SE 5th Street, Cresco, 5,940 sq ft. Burke Real Estate, 124 N Elm Street, Cresco, Iowa 52136, 563.547.2554.
- Prime retail storefront at Shops on Elm available, Elm Street, Cresco. All utilities included in rent. Call 563.547.4020 before 5pm and 563.547.4676 after 5pm.
- New innovative office space in Riceville; the CATapult Center. Rent includes high-speed internet. Call Elaine for tour/information, 641.985.4030.
STORAGE RENTALS
- Brand new storage space for rent along Highway 9 at Cresco Heat & Vent. 563.547.2982.
- Red Roof Storage, behind Casey’s in Riceville. Different sizes available. 507.251.4836.
- Storage space for rent located southwest of Cresco. Cold storage for boats, RVs, campers, automobiles, etc. Rates vary depending on size or space needed. 319.240.6406.
- Climate controlled storage in Cresco. KNL Enterprises, LLC, 563.203.4426.
- Barn space with 10', 11', and 13' doors. Edge of Cresco. Plus, two small plots of ground by livestock facility in Cresco. Shed and water available on farm. 563.547.3384 evenings.
- Warehouse storage near Cresco. 563.547.5665 Ordel & Julie Stinson, Burke Real Estate, owners.
- Storage units in Cresco. Secured. 563.547.5665 Ordel and Julie Stinson, Burke Real Estate, owners.
- 48 Storage units located 1 ½ miles west of Cresco on Hwy 9. Secured. 563.547.5665 Ordel and Julie Stinson, Burke Real Estate, owners.
- Storage units in downtown Cresco. Steven Burke of Burke Real Estate, manager 507.251.0644.
- Largest RV Storage Facility in NE IA near Cresco, call 507.273.4158 or 563.547.5238.
- Storage units available in various sizes from 8×10 up to 12×24. Secured. Located at 200 Airport Rd in Cresco. Call C Storage at 563.419.5013 or email hoppstorage@gmail.com.
- Lime Springs Mini Storage, 507.261.7388.
- River Oaks Storage in Lime Springs, 641.220.3467.