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  7. Building Photo - 613 E College St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $695
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$695
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$695

    613 E College St

    613 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240
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  11. Building Photo - 2661 Lakeside Dr
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $795
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$795
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$795

    2661 Lakeside Dr Unit 2

    2661 Lakeside Dr, Iowa City, IA 52240
  13. Building Photo - 308 N Linn St
    STUDIO
    $800+
    1 BED
    $800+

    308 N Linn St

    308 N Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52245
  16. Building Photo - Aspire at West Campus
    1 BED
    $1,413+
    2 BEDS
    $812+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$812 - $1,987
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$812 - $1,987

    Aspire at West Campus

    158 Hawkeye Ct, Iowa City, IA 52246
    (319) 600-6193
  17. Building Photo - Forest Ridge
    1 BED
    $830+
    2 BEDS
    $1,100+
    4 BEDS
    $1,800+

    Forest Ridge

    749 W Benton St, Iowa City, IA 52246
  27. Building Photo - 118 S Dubuque St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $895+
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $995+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$895 - $995
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$895 - $995

    118 S Dubuque St

    118 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240
  30. Building Photo - 1803 21st Ave Pl
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$900

    1803 21st Ave Pl Unit 1803

    1803 21st Ave Pl, Coralville, IA 52241
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  37. Building Photo - 2884 Coral Ct
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$950

    2884 Coral Ct Unit #104

    2884 Coral Ct, Coralville, IA 52241
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  38. Building Photo - 429
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $950

    429 Unit 2

    429 N Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52245
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Iowa City, IA Cheap Apartments for Rent

When looking for cheap apartments in Iowa City, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Iowa City.

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Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 292 cheap apartments available in Iowa City Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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West Senior High School

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Iowa City High School

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Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School

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Lincoln Elementary School

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Longfellow Elementary School

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