Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Iowa City
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1 BED$1,275+2 BEDS$695+3 BEDS$695+
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$795Base Rent$795Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$7952661 Lakeside Dr Unit 2
2661 Lakeside Dr, Iowa City, IA 52240 -
1 BED$910+2 BEDS$1,085+Sycamore Apartments
2037 Kountry Ln SE, Iowa City, IA 52240 -
STUDIO$990+1 BED$1,125+2 BEDS$1,225+1165 S Riverside Dr
1165 S Riverside Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246 -
STUDIO$995+1 BED$1,195+2 BEDS$1,475+3 BEDS$3,300+Riverfront Crossings
1201 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240 -
1 BED$1,015+2 BEDS$1,205+3 BEDS$1,335+Mane Gate Apartments
2725 Heinz Rd, Iowa City, IA 52240 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,1002254 S Riverside Dr
2254 S Riverside Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,100825 1/2 Pepperwood Lane-2 Unit 2
825 1/2 Pepperwood Ln, Iowa City, IA 52240 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,195$1,195 | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Apartment | Dog Friendly* | Available for August 1st, 2026 Move In!
521 Kirkwood Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,250
$1,125 | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Condo | No Pets | Sublease* | Available for a June 5th, 2026 Move In! Unit 11
2780 Triple Crown Ln, Iowa City, IA 52240 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,250
$1,125 | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Condo | No Pets | Sublease* | Available for a June 5th, 2026 Move In!
2780 Triple Crown Ln, Iowa City, IA 52240 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,250
$1,250 | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Condo | Dog Friendly* | Available for August 1st, 2026 Move In!
2664 Triple Crown Ln, Iowa City, IA 52240 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,375
1615 Crescent St
1615 Crescent St, Iowa City, IA 52240 -
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Cheap Apartments in South Iowa City Neighborhood in Iowa City, IA
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Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.
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 16 cheap apartments available in South Iowa City, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Iowa City
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Northside 536 Sq Ft $1,005/mo
- Northside Historic District 536 Sq Ft $1,005/mo
- South Iowa City 656 Sq Ft $1,166/mo
- Roosevelt 659 Sq Ft $1,180/mo
- Downtown Iowa City 721 Sq Ft $1,346/mo
- Riverfront Crossing 775 Sq Ft $1,445/mo
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