Cheap Apartments for Rent in the County Center Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (41 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the County Center area of Iowa City.

property at 411-463 Hwy 1 W

411-463 Hwy 1 W

Iowa CityIA52246

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1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartments at Iowa

507 E College StIowa City, IA 52240
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Apartments at Iowa
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments

Apartments at Iowa

355 S Gilbert StIowa City, IA 52240
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Michael Street
Studio Apartments

Michael Street

732 Michael StIowa City, IA 52246

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Violet Square
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Violet Square

501-511 S Gilbert StIowa City, IA 52240
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Whiteway 2000
Studio Apartments

Whiteway 2000

210 S Clinton 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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1165 S Riverside Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1165 S Riverside Dr

1165 S Riverside DrIowa City, IA 52246
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631 S Van Buren St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

631 S Van Buren St

631 S Van Buren StIowa City, IA 52240
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SoDo Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SoDo Flats

322 E Prentiss 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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Vogel House
Studio Apartments

Vogel House

255 Iowa AveIowa City, IA 52240
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Lucas Street 4-Plex
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Lucas Street 4-Plex

641 S Lucas StIowa City, IA 52240
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County Center, Iowa City, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available County Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the County Center area of Iowa City, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Claremont Apartments priced from $985. Riverfront Crossings has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable County Center apartments for rent in Iowa City, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Claremont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$985
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$995
The Quarters Iowa CityF2 - 1x11BR,1BA$1,050
Orchards & Woodlands2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,100
IA City LoftsLarge Studio UnitsStudio,1BA$1,225
Manville Terrace2x12BR,1BA$1,400
316 MaddieOne bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
613 S Dubuque St3 Bed3BR,2BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in County Center, IA

As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the County Center area is the $1.16 price per square foot 836 Clark St Model at 836 Clark St, Unit 836 Clark Street in the in the Fair Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value County Center apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Orchards & Woodlands starting at $1,100 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Cottage Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for County Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
836 Clark St, Unit 836 Clark Street836 Clark St1BR,1BA$1.16
Orchards & Woodlands2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.21
613 S Dubuque St3 Bed3BR,2BA$1.81
Claremont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.12
The Nest Iowa CityB3 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.59
316 MaddieTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.75
Forest Ridge2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
IA City LoftsLarge Studio UnitsStudio ,1BA$2.10
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.99
The Quarters Iowa CityF2 - 1x11BR,1BA$2.39

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
County Center, Iowa City, IA

Ranked #20

Among neighborhoods in Iowa City, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap County Center Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in County Center?

The cheapest apartment in County Center is The Quarters Iowa City which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in County Center costs $1,450.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in County Center?

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 17 regular apartments in County Center 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 County Center?

Cheap apartments in County Center have an average cost of $489 which is $961 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in County Center.

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