Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clear Lake, IA from $400 (24 Rentals)

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South Avenue Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Avenue Village

821 W 12th Ave NClear Lake, IA 50428
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Heartland Senior Housing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heartland Senior Housing

610 Central AveFort Dodge, IA 50501
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919 N 29th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

919 N 29th St

919 N 29th StFort Dodge, IA 50501
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Clear Lake, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Clear Lake Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clear Lake, IA is a Studio unit found at Shalom Tower II priced from $405. Burt 18-Unit (Countryside Properties) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clear Lake apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shalom Tower IITower I EfficiencyStudio,1BA$405
Burt 18-Unit (Countryside Properties)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$450
Key ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$450
City Center Kent ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$495
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clear Lake, IA and Nearby

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clear Lake area is the $0.53 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Pheasant Run Apartments in the starting from $760. The second greatest value Clear Lake apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at The Meadows starting at $1,125 with a $1.17 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Clear Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pheasant Run Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.53
The Meadows2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.17
Phillips Luxury Apartments1BR1BAb1BR,1BA$1.22
Meadow Lake of Clear Lake Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.03
Pebble Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.74
Shalom Tower IITower II - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.70
CityView Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$0.98
Palisades1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95

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Getting Around Clear Lake, IA

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44 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clear Lake Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Clear Lake?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Clear Lake is at Shalom Tower II listed at $405.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Clear Lake Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clear Lake Apartment is $450 at Burt 18-Unit (Countryside Properties).

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Clear Lake is starting from $650 at Burt 18-Unit (Countryside Properties).

What is the most affordable Clear Lake Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Clear Lake Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pheasant Run Apartments and starts from $760.

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Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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