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Calmar, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Calmar Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Calmar, IA is a Studio unit found at Collective on 4th in the Downtown La Crosse neighborhood priced from $452. 131 S Vine St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Calmar apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Collective on 4thStudioStudio,1BA$452
131 S Vine St2021BR,1BA$550
Russell LamsonStudioStudio,1BA$675
The Meadows ApartmentsQuads 2Bd2BR,1BA$700
WEDGEWOOD COMMONSEfficiency 1 BathStudio,1BA$745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Calmar, IA and Nearby

As of June 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Calmar area is the $0.81 price per square foot 3 Beds, 3 baths Model at Lawler School Lofts in the starting from $969. The second greatest value Calmar apartment is the 1st Month Free Model at Riverwalk Residences starting at $1,300 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Calmar apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lawler School Lofts3 Beds, 3 baths3BR,3BA$0.81
Riverwalk Residences1st Month Free2BR,2BA$1.23
West Brook 32BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.10
Riverview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
St. Vallerie Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.05
Wild Grove Apartments2 Bedroom Updated2BR,1BA$1.09
The Meadows ApartmentsMeadows 2Bd2BR,1BA$0.92
124 Earl St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.13
131 S Vine St2021BR,1BA$0.92
Collective on 4thStudioStudio ,1BA$0.90

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Frequently Asked Questions about Calmar

What type of rentals are currently available in Calmar?

There are currently 45 Apartments for Rent in Calmar, IA with pricing that ranges from $452 to $3,433. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Calmar ranging from $525 to $2,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Calmar?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Calmar ranges from $525 to $2,300 with an average monthly rent of $993.

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