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1101 Gaines St

725 W 61st St
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328 W Columbia Ave

766 W 46th St

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3303 W 18th St
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Calamus?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Calamus 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,322 | $795 | $2,300 |
Calamus 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,536 | $1,050 | $2,300 |
Calamus 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,798 | $1,600 | $2,150 |
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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 Oak Valley Apartments in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood priced from $598. Candlelight Court in the Vander Veer Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Calamus apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Oak Valley Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $598 |
Candlelight Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $600 |
Harrison Lofts | Studio - 40% | Studio,1BA | $627 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Calamus, IA and Nearby
As of August 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Calamus area is the $0.92 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at 73 Manor Dr in the starting from $875. The second greatest value Calamus apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Winding Hills Apartments starting at $900 with a $1.14 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. |
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73 Manor Dr | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
Winding Hills Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Ashford Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Sherwood Forest Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
The Row at 35th | Row at 35th - 2bapt | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Maplewood Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Iowa Mutual Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.24 |
The Hendrix | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Candlelight Court | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.92 |
Oak Valley Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Calamus
What type of rentals are currently available in Calamus?
There are currently 42 Apartments for Rent in Calamus, IA with pricing that ranges from $506 to $2,895. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Calamus ranging from $749 to $2,300.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Calamus?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Calamus ranges from $749 to $2,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,378.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Calamus?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Calamus range from $829 to $2,495, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $2,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,695.
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