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The River Apartments & Townhomes


215 2nd St SW Mason City, IA

Studio - 3 Bed
1 - 2 Bath

508 - 1,273 Sq. Ft.

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Studio • 1 Bath
$769 - $2,068
508 ft2
3 Available
Managed By: The River by Real Property Management Express
215-1216
$780
Available Dec 12th, 2025
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215-1111
$769+
Available Jan 8th, 2026
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215-1120 (ADA)
$769+
Available Jan 19th, 2026
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Studio • 1 Bath
$789 - $2,171
550 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: The River by Real Property Management Express
100-103
$789+
Available Jan 2nd, 2026
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1 Bed • 1 Bath
$688 - $2,282
711 ft2
7 Available
Managed By: The River by Real Property Management Express
215-1220
$688+
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215-1306
$694+
Available Now
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215-1116
$699+
Available Now
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215-1417
$845+
Available Now
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215-1305
$958+
Available Now
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215-1105 - Furnished
$1,285
Available Dec 9th, 2025
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215-1317
$1,005
Available Mar 30th, 2026
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2 Beds • 1 Bath
$960 - $2,524
1035 ft2
4 Available
Managed By: The River by Real Property Management Express
215-1312
$960+
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215-1403
$1,137+
Available Dec 16th, 2025
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215-1103
$1,137+
Available Jan 9th, 2026
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215-1303
$1,170
Available Mar 9th, 2026
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2 Beds • 1 Bath
$1,137 - $2,560
960 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: The River by Real Property Management Express
215-1411
$1,137+
Available Dec 9th, 2025
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3 Beds • 2 Bath
$1,308 - $2,981
1273 ft2
1 Available
Managed By: The River by Real Property Management Express
100-105
$1,308+
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3 Beds • 2 Bath
$1,423 - $3,305
1208 ft2
4 Available
Managed By: The River by Real Property Management Express
80-04
$1,423+
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40-03
$1,430+
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60-04
$1,446+
Available Now
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20-04
$1,596+
Available Dec 19th, 2025
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Where you'll live
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Location ratings
Walk Score®
71
Very Walkable
Transit Score®
30
Some Transit
Bike Score®
93
Biker's Paradise
Amenities
On-site Laundry
Furnished
Fitness Center
Storage
Disability Access
Refrigerator
Garbage Disposal
Trash Removal Included
Public Transportation
Range / Oven
Microwave
High-speed Internet
Smoke-free Community
Elevator
Fees & leasing info
Pets
Dogs Ok
Cats Ok
Parking
Garage - Attached
Lease & Fees
Security Deposit: $0
Property details
Description

Welcome home the newest luxury multifamily community in Mason City. Located in the prestigious downtown area, The River offers you a haven to come home to. With our spacious and inviting studio, one, two and three bedroom apartment homes and our two and three bedroom townhomes, you’ll have no trouble finding the perfect layout to fit all your needs. Each apartment home has been created with your comfort in mind including air conditioning, balcony or patio, walk-in closets and washer and dryer. You’ll enjoy entertaining in our beautifully crafted kitchens that include energy efficient appliances and designer cabinetry.
Our homes offer you elegant and convenient living. Beyond your front door you’ll have access to our 24 hour state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor bike storage, underground parking, attached garages on townhomes, a relaxation lounge and much more. Host meetings and special events in our beautifully designed community room. As a pet friendly community we offer a dog wash room where you can treat your furry friend to a spa day! Take advantage of our great location by taking a stroll across the bridge that connects you to the Southbridge Mall, the new Mason City Arena, Music Man Square, dining, entertainment and more! Your new home awaits at The River!
Furnished units are available upon request and can be arranged at the time of leasing.
*Rent rates and availability are subject to change. Images, 3D tours, and renderings of units may be similar to available units and do not necessarily represent the specific units available. Please contact the property for current rates and unit availability.

Additional Details
Total Unit Count: 227
Last Updated: Updated 3 hours ago
Contact Number: (641) 243-5916
Internet Providers
Provider Max Download Speed (Mbps) Max Upload Speed (Mbps)
Mediacom Communications Corp. 1000.0 50.0
Router12 Networks LLC 100.0 20.0
Mediacom Communications Corp. 100.0 10.0
JAB Wireless, Inc. 50.0 10.0
ViaSat, Inc. 35.0 3.0
Data from June 2020 provided by the FCC
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Affordability
To comfortably afford an apartment, we recommend having at least three times your monthy rent in gross household income.
View suggested annual incomes for The River Apartments & Townhomes by bedroom type below.
Studio
Suggested income:
$27,900
per year
1 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$31,800
per year
2 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$39,900
per year
3 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$51,800
per year
Rent report

The River Apartments & Townhomes Rent vs. Mason City Average

 The River Apartments & Townhomes      Mason City Average
Studio
$777
$881
$0
$300
$600
$900
$1,200
1BR
$882
$1,093
$0
$400
$800
$1,200
$1,600
2BR
$1,108
$1,386
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
3BR
$1,441
$1,731
$0
$600
$1,200
$1,800
$2,400

The River Apartments & Townhomes is asking 12% less than the average studio apartment in Mason City.

If you upsized to an average priced Mason City 1 bedroom apartment, you would pay 19% more per month.

The River Apartments & Townhomes provides 5% less square footage than the average Mason City studio apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
The River Apartments & Townhomes
Studio $777 $1.50 $2,330
1BR $882 $1.20 $2,646
2BR $1,108 $1.10 $3,325
3BR $1,441 $1.20 $4,322
Mason City Average
Studio $881 $1.60 $2,644
1BR $1,093 $1.60 $3,278
2BR $1,386 $1.40 $4,159
3BR $1,731 $1.50 $5,193

Availability in Mason City

In order to find the best deal, you need to know what types of units are available. Property managers may be willing to give concessions if they have many vacant units.

There are currently 75 Studio units on the market in Mason City. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.

Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
68% 18% 10% 5%
Available Units in Mason City
Studio 75
1BR 20
2BR 11
3BR 5
Location
Nearby Hospitals
Name Distance
Mercy Medical Center North Iowa 0.61 mi.
North Iowa Medical Center West Campus 3.05 mi.
Mitchell County Memorial Hospital 22.17 mi.
Nearby Fire Stations
Name Distance
Mason City Fire Department 0.19 mi.
Mason City Fire Department 1.71 mi.
Clear Lake Fire Department 7.65 mi.
FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes. There are 21 available units at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 19 units available for move-in over the next 2 months. 10 units are vacant and ready for immediate occupancy.
What's the square footage of the available units?
The available units range from 508 to 1,273 square feet.
Does this property allow cats or dogs?
This property allows tenants to keep cats and dogs.
How many bedrooms are in the available units?
There are studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units available.
How many bathrooms are in the available units?
There are 1 and 2 bathroom units available.
What's the monthly rent at this property?
Rent on available units ranges from $688 to $3,305. The River Apartments & Townhomes has studio units available starting at $769, 1 bedroom units available starting at $688, 2 bedroom units available starting at $960, and 3 bedroom units available starting at $1,308.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 215 2nd St SW in Mason City, IA. It's 0.2 miles west from the center of Mason City.
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