Cheap Apartments for Rent near Kalona, IA from $700 (30 Rentals)

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Aspire at West Campus
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 14

Aspire at West Campus

158 Hawkeye CtIowa City, IA 52246
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Carriage Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage Hill

700-710 Carriage HlIowa City, IA 52246
Corporate Housing
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Oakcrest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakcrest

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

5 Woolf Ave

5 Woolf AveIowa City, IA 52246
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1165 S Riverside Dr
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1165 S Riverside Dr

1165 S Riverside DrIowa City, IA 52246
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631 S Van Buren St
1 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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Hawkeye Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hawkeye Park

432 S Dubuque StIowa City, IA 52240
Student Housing
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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The Overlook
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Overlook

3155 Shire LnIowa City, IA 52240
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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 1 Bed unit found at Sycamore Apartments in the Fair Meadows neighborhood priced from $925. 808 on 5th in the Coralview Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kalona apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sycamore ApartmentsOne Bedroom Units1BR,1BA$925
808 on 5thStudioStudio,1BA$995
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Mane Gate ApartmentsSmall One Bed with W/D1BR,1BA$1,095
Riverview WestStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Willow Ridge Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,200
Dodge Street Apartments620 S. Dodge St.3BR,1BA$1,250
IA City LoftsFirst Floor UnitsStudio,1BA$1,300
1032 Newton Rd21BR,1BA$1,400
Manville Terrace2x12BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kalona, IA and Nearby

As of August 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kalona area is the $1.48 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Riverview West in the in the Cottage Hill neighborhood starting from $2,170. The second greatest value Kalona apartment is the G Model at The Hawthorne starting at $1,800 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the The Pond's Edge 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.
Riverview West3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.48
The HawthorneG3BR,2BA$1.44
The Quarters Iowa CityD - 2x22BR,2BA$0.69
Dodge Street Apartments620 S. Dodge St.3BR,1BA$1.07
The Forum At Lincoln3 bed / 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.63
1032 Newton Rd21BR,1BA$2.03
808 on 5th424 S1BR,1BA$1.75
Mane Gate ApartmentsSmall One Bed with W/D1BR,1BA$1.75
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.99
Sycamore ApartmentsOne Bedroom Units1BR,1BA$2.20

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 808 on 5th listed at $995.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kalona Apartment is $925 at Sycamore Apartments.

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 $1,115 at Sycamore Apartments.

What is the most affordable Kalona Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Kalona Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Dodge Street Apartments and starts from $1,250.

Expert Rental Resources

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