
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clarinda, IA from $500 (51 Rentals)
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Clarinda West Apartments

Parkway Village Apartments

Tarkio Village Apartments

Fountain Apartments

Forest Cove

Summit House Apartments

Nottingham Court Apartments

Fontainebleau Apartments

1209 Maple St
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Woodland Park - Fontanelle

University Point

Tregaron Oaks

Park Avenue Apartments

Oak Creek Apartments

Timbercrest Apartments

Fontenelle Hills

Loess Hills Estates Affordable Senior Housing
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Pinehill Park

Sherwood Forest Estates

Chadwick Apartments

72877-72638 638 Ave

1423 Harlan St

606 S 7th St

Maryville Meadows

303 W Lowell Ave

Arbor Village

Red Oak 48-(City View Apartments)
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Woodland Park - Red Oak

407 H St

Regency Villa of Atlantic

Arbor View Apartments

913 Ave A

Woodland Park - Griswold

1712 S Wayne St

Chateau Bellevue

120 N 30th St

SUNDANCE ATLANTIC APARTMENTS
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400 S Water St

1216 S 2nd St

913 W Montgomery St

605 Vine St

Brent Village

Britain Towne

901 James Pkwy

3702 Gayle Ave

1116 S 2nd St

402 W Eldora Ave
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Clarinda, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clarinda?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarinda Studio Apartments | $1,084 | $871 | $1,190 |
| Clarinda 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,023 | $540 | $1,690 |
| Clarinda 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,279 | $690 | $2,025 |
| Clarinda 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,545 | $875 | $1,850 |
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Cheapest Available Clarinda Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Clarinda, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Tarkio Village Apartments priced from $550. Nottingham Court Apartments in the Cass County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clarinda apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarkio Village Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
| Nottingham Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Red Oak 48-Unit (City View Apartments) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| 1209 Maple St | 2 BED / 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $700 |
| Cornhusker Creek | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| Bellevue Gardens Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Summit House Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $755 |
| Woodland Park - Fontanelle | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Tregaron Oaks | Rochelle | 1BR,1BA | $793 |
| Clarinda West Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clarinda, IA and Nearby
As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clarinda area is the $0.74 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Fontenelle Hills in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $921. The second greatest value Clarinda apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Bellevue Gardens Apartments starting at $825 with a $0.70 price per square foot in the Bellevue neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clarinda apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fontenelle Hills | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.74 |
| Bellevue Gardens Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.70 |
| Fontainebleau Apartments | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| Cornhusker Creek | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Chateau Bellevue | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
| Oak Creek Apartments | 2 bedroom, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Summit House Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Tregaron Oaks | Rochelle | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Timbercrest Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Nottingham Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clarinda Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Clarinda?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Clarinda is at Loess Hills Estates Affordable Senior Housing listed at $871.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Clarinda Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clarinda Apartment is $550 at Tarkio Village Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Clarinda Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Clarinda is starting from $700 at 1209 Maple St.
What is the most affordable Clarinda Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Clarinda Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Chapel Ridge-C Bluffs and starts from $1,300.
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