
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Calamus, IA from $300 (46 Rentals)
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Redstone Commons

Harrison Lofts

Oak Valley Apartments

Brookside I & II Senior Apartments

Woodland Apartments

Candlelight Park

Eagles Crest Apartments

405 W Columbia Ave
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The Hawthorne

Breckenridge Apartments

1616-1634 W 42nd St

Village at Sheridan Meadows

Maplewood Apartments

Jersey Meadows

Indian Ridge Apartments

2510 E 50th St

Walcott Manor Apartments
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The Hendrix

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Ecumenical New Horizons

Iowa Mutual Lofts

Park Place Apartments

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Windsor Crest Apartments

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Chandler Pointe Senior Living

42nd St Apartments

Tallgrass Townhomes

3552 Kimberly Downs Rd

1320 E 38th St

328 W Columbia Ave

1326 E 38th St

318 W Columbia Ave

NO LONGER MANAGING - AHI2925
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2218 Emerald Dr

643 W 61st St

615 W 64th St

73 Manor Dr

405 W Columbia Ave

3240 Heatherton Dr

421 W 11th St

1646 W 42nd St

3555 W 30th St
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641 E 46th St
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 | $956 | $600 | $1,293 |
| Calamus 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,022 | $600 | $1,550 |
| Calamus 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,164 | $750 | $1,945 |
| Calamus 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,649 | $842 | $4,990 |
| Calamus 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,173 | $850 | $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 Candlelight Court in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood priced from $600. Harrison Lofts in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $644. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Calamus apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candlelight Court | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Harrison Lofts | Studio - 40% | Studio,1BA | $644 |
| Brookside I & II Senior Apartments | One Bed/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $660 |
| 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 |
| The Hawthorne | hwt-std | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Breckenridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| 1616-1634 W 42nd St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
| Village at Sheridan Meadows | Studio - Phase 2 | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Calamus, IA and Nearby
As of February 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Calamus area is the $0.92 price per square foot row-2thG Model at The Row at 35th in the in the North Side neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Calamus apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Oak Valley Apartments starting at $842 with a $0.77 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-2thG | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| Oak Valley Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.77 |
| Cross Creek Apartment Homes | Phase II | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Candlelight Court | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| Walcott Manor Apartments | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| The Hendrix | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Winding Hills Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Sherwood Forest Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Maplewood Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 1616-1634 W 42nd St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
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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 Harrison Lofts listed at $644.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Calamus Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Calamus Apartment is $600 at Candlelight Court.
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 $775 at Maplewood Apartments.
What is the most affordable Calamus Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Calamus Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oak Valley Apartments and starts from $842.
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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.