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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 Studio unit found at Russell Lamson in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood priced from $675. The Meadows Apartments in the Hickory Hideaway neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Calmar apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Calmar, IA and Nearby

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Calmar area is the $1.23 price per square foot D-1 Model at Arrowhead Apartments & Townhomes in the starting from $1,308. 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.
Arrowhead Apartments & TownhomesD-13BR,1.5BA$1.23
Riverwalk Residences1st Month Free2BR,2BA$1.23
West Brook 32BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.10
WEDGEWOOD COMMONS3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.28
UNION HOUSE APARTMENTS2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.16
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$1.29
Cliffside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about Calmar

What type of rentals are currently available in Calmar?

There are currently 41 Apartments for Rent in Calmar, IA with pricing that ranges from $452 to $3,433. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Calmar ranging from $395 to $2,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Calmar?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Calmar ranges from $395 to $2,300 with an average monthly rent of $855.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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