
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clarion, IA from $400 (42 Rentals)
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Hubbard Maple Street Apartments

Key Apartments

18 S Adams Ave

Key West Apartments

Furman 24th Street Apartments

203 Campus

Woodland Park - Eldora
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919 N 29th St

Grandview Square Apartments

Woodland Park - Manson

The River Apartments & Townhomes

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Melrose Park Apartments

Pebble Creek Apartments
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Somerset Apartments

City Center Kent Apartments

Cedar Crossing 2

Rolfe 20-Unit

546 2nd St

Burt 18-Unit (Countryside Properties)

744 1st St

Heartland Senior Housing
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302 Franke St

505 1/2 11th St

Furman Regency Court

1005 28th St

The Briza

210 N Main St

213 N Main St

116 Shepard St
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504 N 8th St

226 Hawkeye Ave

308 S 19th St

1422 5th Ave N

348 Minnie St

215 N Main St

741 Westridge Rd

2721 Luther Dr
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Bergengreen Apartments

705 Franklin St
Clarion, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clarion?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarion Studio Apartments | $793 | $500 | $1,145 |
| Clarion 1 Bedroom Apartments | $922 | $405 | $1,575 |
| Clarion 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,080 | $745 | $1,735 |
| Clarion 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,336 | $920 | $2,370 |
| Clarion 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,718 | $937 | $2,500 |
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Cheapest Available Clarion Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Clarion, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Shalom Tower II priced from $405. Hubbard Maple Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $460. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clarion apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shalom Tower II | Tower I Efficiency | 1BR,1BA | $405 |
| Hubbard Maple Street Apartments | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $460 |
| Rolfe 20-Unit | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $495 |
| Key Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $500 |
| Burt 18-Unit (Countryside Properties) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $525 |
| 18 S Adams Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $525 |
| Key West Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $550 |
| The Briza | Renovated 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $647 |
| Woodland Park - Eldora | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Woodland Park - Manson | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clarion, IA and Nearby
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clarion area is the $0.68 price per square foot 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at Pheasant Run Apartments in the starting from $975. The second greatest value Clarion apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms Model at Pebble Creek Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.03 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Clarion apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pheasant Run Apartments | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.68 |
| Pebble Creek Apartments | 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.03 |
| Grandview Square Apartments | 2bed 1bth | 2BR,1BA | $0.77 |
| Meadow Lake of Clear Lake Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| SUNDANCE BOONE APARTMENTS | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Shalom Tower II | Tower II - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.73 |
| Hubbard Maple Street Apartments | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| Rolfe 20-Unit | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| The Briza | Renovated 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 18 S Adams Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clarion Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Clarion?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Clarion is at Key Apartments listed at $500.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Clarion Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clarion Apartment is $405 at Shalom Tower II.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Clarion Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Clarion is starting from $595 at Rolfe 20-Unit.
What is the most affordable Clarion Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Clarion Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pheasant Run Apartments and starts from $975.
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