Cheap Apartments for Rent in Malcom, IA from $300 (17 Rentals)

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Stella Townhomes
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1236 Bliss StreetGrinnell, IA 50112
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17 E Howard St
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17 E Howard St

17 E Howard StColfax, IA 50054
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110 N Maple StColfax, IA 50054
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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. Shamrock Apartments in the Usher's Ferry Historic Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $555. 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
Shamrock ApartmentsShamrock small 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$555
The Tallcorn1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$620
Courtyard ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$624
Prairie Village of LaPorte City1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$643

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Malcom, IA and Nearby

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Malcom area is the $0.83 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at THE ARBORS APARTMENTS in the in the East Gate Estates neighborhood starting from $825. The second greatest value Malcom apartment is the 2 Bedroom Market Model at Clock Tower Senior Apartments starting at $1,007 with a $1.03 price per square foot . 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 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.83
Clock Tower Senior Apartments2 Bedroom Market2BR,2BA$1.03
SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.02
Raintree Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.98
Hunters RunB22BR,1BA$0.82
Woodland Heights2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
425 McClellan St1Br1Ba1BR,1BA$0.90
Courtyard ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$0.96
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B1BR,1BA$0.61
The Tallcorn1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.02

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Getting Around Malcom, IA

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5 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

18 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Malcom Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Malcom?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Malcom is at Hotel Maytag Apartments listed at $725.

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 The Reserves at South Lake and starts from $536.

Expert Rental Resources

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