Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Iowa City, IA from $800 (37 Rentals)

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property at 411-463 Hwy 1 W

411-463 Hwy 1 W

Iowa CityIA52246
property at 1079 W Benton St

1079 W Benton St

Iowa CityIA52246

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507 E College StIowa City, IA 52240
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355 S Gilbert StIowa City, IA 52240
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Sycamore Coop
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Sycamore Coop

2001 Kountry Ln SEIowa City, IA 52240
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NEX Apartments
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NEX Apartments

671 Nex AveIowa City, IA 52245
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Pheasant Ridge
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Pheasant Ridge

2626 Bartelt RdIowa City, IA 52246
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804 N Dubuque St
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804 N Dubuque St

804 N Dubuque StIowa City, IA 52245
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Autumn Ridge
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Autumn Ridge

420-423 5th StCoralville, IA 52241
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Villas on 4th
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Villas on 4th

301-304 4th AveCoralville, IA 52241
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RS Tower
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RS Tower

1708 5th StCoralville, IA 52241
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Getting Around Iowa City, IA

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

32 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Iowa City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Iowa City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Iowa City is under $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Iowa City?

The cheapest apartment in Iowa City is Lakewood Hills Apartments which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Iowa City costs $1,567.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Iowa City?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 244 regular apartments in Iowa City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Iowa City?

Cheap apartments in Iowa City have an average cost of $397 which is $1,170 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Iowa City.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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.

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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.