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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Stella Townhomes

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 RunA11BR,1BA$550
Prairie Village of LaPorte City1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$643
Brookview TerraceA11BR,1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tama, IA and Nearby

As of October 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tama area is the $0.35 price per square foot 4BR/2BA Model at Hawkeye Towers - Historical Access in the starting from $380. The second greatest value Tama apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at THE ARBORS APARTMENTS starting at $825 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the East Gate Estates neighborhood. 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.
Hawkeye Towers - Historical Access4BR/2BA4BR,2BA$0.35
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.83
Hunters RunB22BR,1BA$0.82
SUNDANCE MARSHALLTOWN APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.97
Meadow Ridge Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.93
Crown Point Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.92
Hotel Maytag Apartments1 bedroom A1BR,1BA$0.90
Woodland Heights2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B1BR,1BA$0.61
The Tallcorn1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.83

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17 / 100

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31 / 100

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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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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