Cheap Apartments for Rent in Calmar, IA from $400 (42 Rentals)

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Calmar, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Calmar Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Calmar, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at PDC Cottages priced from $573. Russell Lamson in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Calmar apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
PDC Cottages2 Bedroom 30%2BR,1BA$573
Russell LamsonStudioStudio,1BA$675
The Meadows ApartmentsQuads 2Bd2BR,1BA$700
Union at North Crossing1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$757
Gund Brewery LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$790
Grand River StationOne-Bedroom Affordable1BR,1BA$800
Leavitt Park Apartments - Waterloo, IAStandard Unit2BR,1BA$800
Rolling Meadows Apartments- 1 Bedroom/1 Bath Apartment in Excellent Loca...1BR,1BA$800
Cliffside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$829
The Hub on 6thStudioStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Calmar, IA and Nearby

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Calmar area is the $1.36 price per square foot Pinnacle Villages - Waverly Model at Pinnacle Villages - Waverly in the starting from $1,630. The second greatest value Calmar apartment is the 1st Month Free Model at Riverwalk Residences starting at $1,300 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Calmar apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pinnacle Villages - WaverlyPinnacle Villages - Waverly3BR,2.5BA$1.36
Riverwalk Residences1st Month Free2BR,2BA$1.23
West Brook 32BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.10
Arrowhead Apartments & TownhomesC-42BR,1BA$1.16
PDC Cottages1 Bedroom 80%1BR,1BA$0.94
Union at North Crossing2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.13
Prairie Bluff Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.31
The Meadows ApartmentsMeadows 2Bd2BR,1BA$0.92
Leavitt Park Apartments - Waterloo, IAStandard Unit2BR,1BA$1.14
Cliffside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Calmar, IA

Ranked #26

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Calmar, IA

Walk Score®

22 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Calmar Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Calmar?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Calmar is at Russell Lamson listed at $675.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Calmar Apartment is $757 at Union at North Crossing.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Calmar is starting from $573 at PDC Cottages.

What is the most affordable Calmar Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Calmar Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at PDC Cottages and starts from $626.

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