Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Iowa City, IA from $620 (59 Rentals)

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1059 W Benton St

Iowa CityIA52246
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Finkbine Lane
2 Bedroom Apartments

Finkbine Lane

302 Finkbine LnIowa City, IA 52246
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Woodlands
2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodlands

2010-2110 Broadway StIowa City, IA 52240
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Cross Park Avenue
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cross Park Avenue

801-845 Cross Park AveIowa City, IA 52240
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Apartments at Iowa
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355 S Gilbert StIowa City, IA 52240
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Oakcrest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakcrest

801 Oakcrest StIowa City, IA 52246
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21 Woolf Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

21 Woolf Ave

21 Woolf AveIowa City, IA 52246
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Keokuk Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

Keokuk Street

2001 Keokuk StIowa City, IA 52240
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631 S Van Buren St
2 Bedroom Apartments

631 S Van Buren St

631 S Van Buren StIowa City, IA 52240
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Carriage Hill
2 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage Hill

700-710 Carriage HlIowa City, IA 52246
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929 Iowa Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

929 Iowa Ave

929 Iowa AveIowa City, IA 52240
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1050 Newton Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

1050 Newton Rd

1050 Newton RdIowa City, IA 52246
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720 E Market St
2 Bedroom Apartments

720 E Market St

720 E Market StIowa City, IA 52245
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NEX Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

NEX Apartments

671 Nex AveIowa City, IA 52245
property at 922 Boston Way

922 Boston Way

CoralvilleIA52241

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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

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,095.

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

The cheapest apartment in Iowa City is Aspire at West Campus which is listed at $812, 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 274 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 $434 which is $1,133 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Iowa City.

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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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.