Cheap Apartments for Rent in the County Center Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (39 Rentals)

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1 Bedroom Apartments

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

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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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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 - 1201 S Gilbert 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 Crossings - 1201 S GilbertStudioStudio,1BA$995
530 N Dubuque St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,000
Orchards & Woodlands2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,100
712 E Market StMarket Street Apartments2BR,1BA$1,100
1006 Oakcrest Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,150
IA City LoftsLarge Studio UnitsStudio,1BA$1,225
811 E College StOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,250
Manville Terrace2x12BR,1BA$1,400
316 MaddieOne bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in County Center, IA

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the County Center area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at 530 N Dubuque St in the in the Saddlebrook neighborhood starting from $1,000. 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.
530 N Dubuque St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Orchards & Woodlands2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.21
1006 Oakcrest Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.28
613 S Dubuque St3 Bed3BR,2BA$1.81
Claremont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.12
The Nest at Iowa CityB3 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.59
712 E Market StMarket Street Apartments2BR,1BA$1.42
IA City LoftsLarge Studio UnitsStudio ,1BA$2.10
811 E College StOne Bed1BR,1BA$2.27
Riverfront Crossings - 1201 S GilbertStudioStudio ,1BA$1.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
County Center, Iowa City, IA

Ranked #21

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap County Center Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in County Center?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in County Center is under $1,500.

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

The cheapest apartment in County Center is Riverfront Crossings - 1201 S Gilbert which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in County Center costs $1,725.

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 16 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 $422 which is $1,303 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in County Center.

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