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South Avenue Village
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South Avenue Village

821 W 12th Ave NClear Lake, IA 50428
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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 1 Bed unit found at Heartland Senior Housing priced from $437. 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
Heartland Senior Housing1BD/BA1BR,1BA$437
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 March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clear Lake area is the $1.16 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at The Meadows in the starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Clear Lake apartment is the 1BR1BAb Model at Phillips Luxury Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $1.22 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.
The Meadows3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.16
Phillips Luxury Apartments1BR1BAb1BR,1BA$1.22
Irish Hospital ApartmentsUnit 12BR,1BA$1.35
Pebble Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
City Center Kent Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.74
CityView Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.03
Webster ApartmentsApt. 102BR,1BA$1.36
Lincoln Apartments LLCApt. 031BR,1BA$1.25
Heartland Senior Housing1BD/BA1BR,1BA$0.73
18 S Adams AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95

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Getting Around Clear Lake, IA

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Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

44 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 Key Apartments listed at $450.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clear Lake Apartment is $437 at Heartland Senior Housing.

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 $510 at Heartland Senior Housing.

What is the most affordable Clear Lake Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Clear Lake Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rolling Meadows Apartments and starts from $975.

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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