
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Calamus, IA from $300 (53 Rentals)
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Oak Valley Apartments

Duplexes LLC

Harrison Lofts

Candlelight Court

Redstone Commons

Jebens Court Apartments

Jersey Meadows

Woodland Apartments

3240 Heatherton Dr
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Candlelight Park

The Hawthorne

1616-1634 W 42nd St

Village at Sheridan Meadows

Eagles Crest Apartments

Maplewood Apartments

2510 E 50th St

Windsor Crest Apartments

Sherwood Forest Apartments
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Breckenridge Davenport Apartments

Walcott Manor Apartments

Iowa Mutual Lofts

The Row at 35th

Indian Ridge Apartments

The Hendrix

Winding Hills Apartments

Brookside I & II Senior Apartments

Cross Creek

Park Place Apartments
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42nd St Apartments

Tallgrass Townhomes

1428 Arlington Ave

19 Park Crest Ct

1206 N Perry St

405 W Columbia Ave

3552 Kimberly Downs Rd

328 W Columbia Ave

1622 Washington St

209 E 10th St
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3553 Heatherton Dr

Burtlen House

2325 McKinley Ave

919 Leclaire St

73 Manor Dr

1607 W 2nd St

3032 Indian Rd

4624 Cheyenne Ave

720 E 14th St

1519 N Ripley 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 | $989 | $627 | $1,483 |
| Calamus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,036 | $488 | $1,672 |
| Calamus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,166 | $631 | $1,995 |
| Calamus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,695 | $781 | $4,990 |
| Calamus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,007 | $1,150 | $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 Ecumencial New Horizons in the North Side neighborhood priced from $488. Oak Valley Apartments in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $580. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Calamus apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecumencial New Horizons | 1002 Ash #6 (Apartment) | 1BR,1BA | $488 |
| Oak Valley Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $580 |
| Duplexes LLC | 3 Bedroom Duplex | 3BR,1BA | $597 |
| Candlelight Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Jebens Court Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Redstone Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $671 |
| Woodland Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| 3240 Heatherton Dr | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Ashford Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $706 |
| 1616-1634 W 42nd St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Calamus, IA and Nearby
As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Calamus area is the $0.77 price per square foot row-3th Model at The Row at 35th in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Calamus apartment is the 2 x 2 Model at Cross Creek starting at $1,030 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the North Side 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Row at 35th | row-3th | 3BR,2BA | $0.77 |
| Cross Creek | 2 x 2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| Duplexes LLC | 3 Bedroom Duplex | 3BR,1BA | $0.63 |
| 3240 Heatherton Dr | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Walcott Manor Apartments | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Maplewood Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Jebens Court Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Candlelight Court | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.00 |
| Redstone Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Oak Valley Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
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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 Ecumencial 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 Ecumencial New Horizons.
What is the most affordable Calamus Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Calamus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Duplexes LLC and starts from $597.
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