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Meadow Lake of Clear Lake Apartments
1109 Buddy Holly PlClear Lake, IA 50428
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Shalom Tower II
321 4th St NEMason City, IA 50401
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Key Apartments
600 N Kentucky AveMason City, IA 50401
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City Center Kent Apartments
5 N Federal AveMason City, IA 50401
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18 S Adams Ave
18 S Adams AveMason City, IA 50401
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Key West Apartments
1000 S Illinois AveMason City, IA 50401
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A-Lea Apartments
909 Janson StAlbert Lea, MN 56007
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CityView Apartments
133 W William StAlbert Lea, MN 56007
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Phillips Luxury Apartments
1015 5th Ave NFort Dodge, IA 50501
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1430 Georgetown RdIowa Falls, IA 50126
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150 S Grover AveMason City, IA 50401
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219 Marion Dr
Iowa FallsIA50126
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Skye Lofts Apartments
1619 W Main StAlbert Lea, MN 56007
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Rolling Meadows Apartments
701 16th St SWWaverly, IA 50677
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Fort DodgeIA50501
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Clear Lake, IA Local Guide
Historic Downtown Clear Lake by Bill Whittaker is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clear Lake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Lake Studio Apartments | $864 | $405 | $1,285 |
| Clear Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,021 | $495 | $1,790 |
| Clear Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,255 | $700 | $2,325 |
| Clear Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,180 | $760 | $2,000 |
| Clear Lake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $937 | $937 | $937 |
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Cheapest Available Clear Lake Apartments for Rent and Nearby
The cheapest available apartment rental in Clear Lake, IA is a Studio unit found at Shalom Tower II priced from $405. Key Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clear Lake apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shalom Tower II | Tower I Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $405 |
| Key Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $450 |
| Burt 18-Unit (Countryside Properties) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $450 |
| City Center Kent Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $495 |
| 18 S Adams Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $525 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clear Lake, IA and Nearby
As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clear Lake area is the $0.95 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms Model at Pebble Creek Apartments in the starting from $1,060. The second greatest value Clear Lake apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment Model at District 29 Apartments & Townhomes starting at $1,135 with a $1.10 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Clear Lake apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Pebble Creek Apartments | 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathrooms | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
| District 29 Apartments & Townhomes | 2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| The Meadows | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Lincoln Apartments LLC | Apt. 17 | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Phillips Luxury Apartments | 2BR1BAb | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Shalom Tower II | Tower II - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.70 |
| City Center Kent Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.74 |
| Webster Apartments | Apt. 10 | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Palisades | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 18 S Adams Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
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Best Local Schools in Clear Lake, IA
Clear Creek Elementary School
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Public School - Grades PK-5 (688)
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Public School - Grades 9-12 (458)
7 out of 10
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clear Lake Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Clear Lake?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Clear Lake is at Shalom Tower II listed at $405.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Clear Lake Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clear Lake Apartment is $450 at Burt 18-Unit (Countryside Properties).
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Clear Lake Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Clear Lake is starting from $650 at Burt 18-Unit (Countryside Properties).
What is the most affordable Clear Lake Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Clear Lake Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Northern Place Apartments and starts from $950.
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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.
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