Cheap Apartments for Rent in Tama, IA from $300 (15 Rentals)
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Clock Tower Senior Apartments

The Reserves at South Lake

Hunters Run

Prairie Village of LaPorte City

Woodland Heights

1422 Irish Dr

104 2nd Ave N

800 W Mullan Ave

114 E 4th St
Tama, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Tama?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Tama Studio Apartments | $787 | $725 | $850 |
Tama 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,155 | $394 | $2,382 |
Tama 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,125 | $467 | $3,193 |
Tama 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,058 | $536 | $1,900 |
Tama 4 Bedroom Apartments | $380 | $380 | $380 |
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Cheapest Available Tama Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Tama, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Reserves at South Lake in the East Gate Estates neighborhood priced from $395. Hunters Run has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tama apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Reserves at South Lake | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $395 |
Hunters Run | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
The Tallcorn | 1 bedroom, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $620 |
Prairie Village of LaPorte City | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $643 |
Pheasant Hollow Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath - 1274 Sq. Ft. | 2BR,1BA | $705 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tama, IA and Nearby
As of August 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tama area is the $0.61 price per square foot 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at Pheasant Hollow Apartments in the starting from $850. The second greatest value Tama apartment is the 4BR/2BA Model at Hawkeye Towers starting at $380 with a $0.35 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Tama apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Pheasant Hollow Apartments | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.61 |
Hawkeye Towers | 4BR/2BA | 4BR,2BA | $0.35 |
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
Hunters Run | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
SUNDANCE MARSHALLTOWN APARTMENTS | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
Crown Point Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Woodland Heights | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
The Reserves at South Lake | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $0.61 |
The Tallcorn | 1 bedroom, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
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Getting Around Tama, IA
Walk Score®
17 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
31 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tama Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Tama Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Tama Apartment is $395 at The Reserves at South Lake.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Tama Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Tama is starting from $470 at The Reserves at South Lake.
What is the most affordable Tama Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Tama Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Reserves at South Lake and starts from $536.
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