
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Calamus, IA from $300 (52 Rentals)
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Jersey Meadows

Duplexes LLC

Cross Creek

Oak Valley Apartments

Harrison Lofts

Candlelight Court

Jebens Court Apartments

Redstone Commons

Woodland Apartments
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3240 Heatherton Dr

Candlelight Park

1616-1634 W 42nd St

Village at Sheridan Meadows

Eagles Crest Apartments

The Hawthorne

Maplewood Apartments

2510 E 50th St

Ashford Apartments

Windsor Crest Apartments
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Sherwood Forest Apartments

The Hendrix

Breckenridge Davenport Apartments

Walcott Manor Apartments

The Row at 35th

Iowa Mutual Lofts

Indian Ridge Apartments

Winding Hills Apartments

Park Place Apartments

Brookside I & II Senior Apartments
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42nd St Apartments

Crystal Ridge Apartments & Townhomes

Alexis at Perry Pointe

Tallgrass Townhomes

1428 Arlington Ave

405 W Columbia Ave

3552 Kimberly Downs Rd

328 W Columbia Ave

627 N Division St

Burtlen House
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1809 2nd Ave

1421 Grand Ave

1622 Washington St

73 Manor Dr

3032 Indian Rd

919 Leclaire St

4624 Cheyenne Ave

2751 W 72nd St

1009 W 10th St

234 E Pleasant 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 | $1,033 | $644 | $1,526 |
| Calamus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,011 | $488 | $1,643 |
| Calamus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,179 | $631 | $1,995 |
| Calamus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,715 | $830 | $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. Duplexes LLC in the North Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $597. 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 |
| Duplexes LLC | 3 Bedroom Duplex | 3BR,1BA | $597 |
| Cross Creek | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $602 |
| Candlelight Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Jebens Court Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Woodland Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| 3240 Heatherton Dr | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| 1616-1634 W 42nd St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
| Village at Sheridan Meadows | Studio - Phase 2 | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Eagles Crest Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Calamus, IA and Nearby
As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Calamus area is the $0.91 price per square foot hwt-2th Model at The Hawthorne in the in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood starting from $1,095. The second greatest value Calamus apartment is the Warren St (Duplex) Model at Ecumencial New Horizons starting at $1,150 with a $1.06 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 Hawthorne | hwt-2th | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Ecumencial New Horizons | Warren St (Duplex) | 4BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Duplexes LLC | 3 Bedroom Duplex | 3BR,1BA | $0.63 |
| 3240 Heatherton Dr | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Cross Creek | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.72 |
| Walcott Manor Apartments | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 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 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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