Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hamilton, IA from $300 (13 Rentals)

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17 E Howard St
1 Bedroom Apartments

17 E Howard St

17 E Howard StColfax, IA 50054
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110 N Maple St
2 Bedroom Apartments

110 N Maple St

110 N Maple StColfax, IA 50054
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Newton Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newton Park Apartments

1425 N 11th Ave ENewton, IA 50208
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Hamilton, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hamilton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hamilton, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Reserves at South Lake in the East Gate Estates neighborhood priced from $395. Hunters Run has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hamilton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B1BR,1BA$395
Hunters RunA11BR,1BA$550
Foxwood ApartmentsB22BR,1BA$638
Hotel Maytag ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$650
Tisdale Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hamilton, IA and Nearby

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hamilton area is the $0.83 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at THE ARBORS APARTMENTS in the in the East Gate Estates neighborhood starting from $825. The second greatest value Hamilton apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The Meadows starting at $850 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Somerset neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hamilton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.83
The Meadows2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.91
Orchard Lane Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.96
Hunters RunB22BR,1BA$0.82
Northern Plains by KadingCottage - 22BR,1BA$1.07
SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.97
Next Level Apartments - Deer RunB12BR,1BA$1.03
Tisdale Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B1BR,1BA$0.61
Foxwood ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.10

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4 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

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23 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hamilton Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hamilton Apartment is $395 at The Reserves at South Lake.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hamilton is starting from $470 at The Reserves at South Lake.

What is the most affordable Hamilton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hamilton 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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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.