Cheap Apartments for Rent near Malcom, IA from $300 (60 Rentals)

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Stella Townhomes
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Stella Townhomes

1236 Bliss StreetGrinnell, IA 50112
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17 E Howard St
1 Bedroom Apartments

17 E Howard St

17 E Howard StColfax, IA 50054
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The Tallcorn
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Tallcorn

134 E Main StMarshalltown, IA 50158
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309 N 3rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

309 N 3rd St

309 N 3rd StMarshalltown, IA 50158
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425 McClellan St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

425 McClellan St

425 McClellan StTama, IA 52339
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Newton Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newton Park Apartments

1425 N 11th Ave ENewton, IA 50208
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Urban Edge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Urban Edge Apartments

401 Canton St NWShellsburg, IA 52332
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Malcom, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Malcom Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Malcom, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Reserves at South Lake in the East Gate Estates neighborhood priced from $395. Goldfinch Meadows in the Cedar Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $580. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Malcom apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B1BR,1BA$395
Goldfinch Meadows1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$580
Prairie Village of LaPorte City1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$643
110 N Maple St2-bedroom2BR,1BA$700
Hotel Maytag Apartments1 bedroom A1BR,1BA$725
Walnut Creek Apartments2 BD Legacy2BR,1BA$795
SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$805
Southtown ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$806
409 4th St NE2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$810
Woodland Heights3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Malcom, IA and Nearby

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Malcom area is the $0.78 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Large Model at THE ARBORS APARTMENTS in the in the East Gate Estates neighborhood starting from $859. The second greatest value Malcom apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS starting at $945 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Jasper County neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Malcom apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Large2BR,1BA$0.78
SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.02
Southtown ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$0.95
Walnut Creek Apartments2 BD Legacy2BR,1BA$0.94
SUNDANCE MARSHALLTOWN APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.97
Olive Terrace ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.00
Hotel Maytag Apartments1 bedroom A1BR,1BA$0.90
110 N Maple St2-bedroom2BR,1BA$0.88
Woodland Heights2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.04
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B1BR,1BA$0.61

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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 Malcom Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Malcom Apartment is $395 at The Reserves at South Lake.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Malcom is starting from $470 at The Reserves at South Lake.

What is the most affordable Malcom Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Malcom Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodland Heights and starts from $820.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.