
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Calamus, IA from $300 (51 Rentals)
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Ecumenical New Horizons

Cross Creek

Jersey Meadows

Harrison Lofts

Jebens Court Apartments

Candlelight Court

Oak Valley Apartments

Redstone Commons

Woodland Apartments
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Eagles Crest Apartments

405 W Columbia Ave

Candlelight Park

Breckenridge Apartments

1616-1634 W 42nd St

Village at Sheridan Meadows

The Hawthorne

Maplewood Apartments

Ashford Apartments

2510 E 50th St
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Indian Ridge Apartments

Walcott Manor Apartments

Windsor Crest Apartments

Sherwood Forest Apartments

Iowa Mutual Lofts

Winding Hills Apartments

The Hendrix

Park Place Apartments

Brookside I & II Senior Apartments

42nd St Apartments
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The Row at 35th

Tallgrass Townhomes

1428 Arlington Ave

3552 Kimberly Downs Rd

328 W Columbia Ave

1326 E 38th St

3240 Heatherton Dr

627 N Division St

Burtlen House

1421 Grand Ave
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1622 Washington St

114 S Mississippi St

73 Manor Dr

7 Park Crest Ct

3032 Indian Rd

915 W 14th St

710 E 13th St

4624 Cheyenne Ave

1646 W 42nd St

2751 W 72nd St
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Calamus, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Calamus?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calamus Studio Apartments | $1,047 | $644 | $1,573 |
| Calamus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $890 | $488 | $1,610 |
| Calamus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,066 | $631 | $1,995 |
| Calamus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,654 | $597 | $4,990 |
| Calamus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,630 | $845 | $2,895 |
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Cheapest Available Calamus Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Calamus, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ecumenical New Horizons in the North Side neighborhood priced from $488. Cross Creek in the North Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $602. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Calamus apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecumenical New Horizons | 1002 Ash #6 (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $488 |
| Cross Creek | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $602 |
| Jersey Meadows | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $605 |
| Candlelight Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Jebens Court Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Ecumenical New Horizons | 2 Bedroom Duplex | 2BR,1BA | $655 |
| Woodland Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Eagles Crest Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath with patio | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| 405 W Columbia Ave | 405 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Candlelight Park | Ellington | Studio,1BA | $705 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Calamus, IA and Nearby
As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Calamus area is the $0.93 price per square foot 908 Iowa (Duplex) Model at Ecumenical New Horizons in the in the North Side neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Calamus apartment is the row-2th Model at The Row at 35th starting at $1,050 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Calamus apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecumenical New Horizons | 908 Iowa (Duplex) | 4BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| The Row at 35th | row-2th | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| Cross Creek | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Walcott Manor Apartments | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Winding Hills Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Ecumenical New Horizons | 2 Bedroom Duplex | 2BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| Maplewood Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 1616-1634 W 42nd St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Jebens Court Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Candlelight Court | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Calamus Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Calamus?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Calamus is at Candlelight Court listed at $650.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Calamus Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Calamus Apartment is $488 at Ecumenical New Horizons.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Calamus Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Calamus is starting from $631 at Ecumenical New Horizons.
What is the most affordable Calamus Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Calamus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Indian Ridge Apartments and starts from $1,050.
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