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1236 Bliss StreetGrinnell, IA 50112
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Tama, IA Local Guide

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. The Tallcorn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $505. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tama apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B1BR,1BA$395
The Tallcorn1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$505
Hunters RunA21BR,1BA$605
Prairie Village of LaPorte City1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$643
Meadow Ridge Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tama, IA and Nearby

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tama area is the $0.70 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Pheasant Hollow Apartments in the starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Tama apartment is the 3/2.00 Model at Hawkeye Towers starting at $505 with a $0.50 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Tama apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pheasant Hollow Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.70
Hawkeye Towers3/2.003BR,2BA$0.50
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.83
Hotel Maytag Apartments2 bedroom A2BR,1BA$0.75
Le Chateau2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.96
Marshalltown EstatesUnit 12BR,1BA$0.95
SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.97
Hunters RunA21BR,1BA$0.86
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B1BR,1BA$0.61
The Tallcorn1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.83

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Getting Around Tama, IA

Walk Score®

16 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

30 / 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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