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Tama, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Tama Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Tama, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Reserves at South Lake in the East Gate Estates neighborhood priced from $395. The Tallcorn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $475. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tama apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B1BR,1BA$395
The Tallcorn1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$475
Hunters RunA11BR,1BA$550
Prairie Village of LaPorte City1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$643
Hotel Maytag ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tama, IA and Nearby

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tama area is the $0.66 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Pheasant Hollow Apartments in the starting from $950. The second greatest value Tama apartment is the B3 Model at Southern Hills starting at $1,125 with a $0.97 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Tama apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pheasant Hollow Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.66
Southern HillsB32BR,2BA$0.97
Hawkeye Towers3/2.003BR,2BA$0.50
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.83
Le Chateau2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.96
Walnut Creek Apartments2 BD Classic2BR,1BA$1.00
SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.97
Hunters RunA21BR,1BA$0.86
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B1BR,1BA$0.61
The Tallcorn1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.78

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tama

What type of rentals are currently available in Tama?

There are currently 52 Apartments for Rent in Tama, IA with pricing that ranges from $394 to $3,174. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Tama ranging from $650 to $2,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Tama ranges from $650 to $2,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,063.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Tama?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Tama range from $505 to $1,950, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $750 to $1,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $875 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $520.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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