Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kalona, IA from $600 (21 Rentals)

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Whiteway 2000
Studio Apartments

Whiteway 2000

210 S Clinton StIowa City, IA 52240
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Oakcrest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakcrest

801 Oakcrest StIowa City, IA 52246
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21 Woolf Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

21 Woolf Ave

21 Woolf AveIowa City, IA 52246
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631 S Van Buren St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

631 S Van Buren St

631 S Van Buren StIowa City, IA 52240
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SoDo Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SoDo Flats

322 E Prentiss StIowa City, IA 52240
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Carriage Hill
2 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage Hill

700-710 Carriage HlIowa City, IA 52246
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Kalona, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kalona Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kalona, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Aspire at West Campus in the Coralview Heights neighborhood priced from $812. River Ridge Place in the Coralview Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $940. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kalona apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aspire at West Campus2x2 Herky - Unfurnished2BR,2BA$812
River Ridge PlaceStudio/1BA 407 sq ftStudio,1BA$940
1165 S Riverside DrStudio - TwinStudio,1BA$990
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$995
The Quarters Iowa CityF2 - 1x11BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kalona, IA and Nearby

As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kalona area is the $1.11 price per square foot 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at The Hunt Club in the in the Old Mill Creek neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Kalona apartment is the Remodeled 3 Bed / 2 Bath with W/D Model at Mane Gate Apartments starting at $1,525 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Fair Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kalona apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Hunt Club2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.11
Mane Gate ApartmentsRemodeled 3 Bed / 2 Bath with W/D3BR,2BA$1.32
Orchards & Woodlands2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.21
Westgate Villa2 Bdrm Lg2BR,1.5BA$1.18
1006 Oakcrest Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.28
613 S Dubuque St3 Bed3BR,2BA$1.81
The Nest Iowa CityB3 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.59
Oakcrest Condominiums2 BR/1 BA 795 Sq Ft2BR,1BA$2.03
Forum at LincolnForum - 1b1BR,1BA$2.05
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.99

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Getting Around Kalona, IA

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24 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kalona Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Kalona?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Kalona is at River Ridge Place listed at $940.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kalona Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kalona Apartment is $1,050 at The Quarters Iowa City.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Kalona Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kalona is starting from $812 at Aspire at West Campus.

What is the most affordable Kalona Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Kalona Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mane Gate Apartments and starts from $1,405.

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