Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northside Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (37 Rentals)

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Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments

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355 S Gilbert StIowa City, IA 52240
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1 Bedroom Apartments

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507 E College 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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Parish Apartments
Studio Apartments

Parish Apartments

108 McLean StIowa City, IA 52246
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804 N Dubuque St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

804 N Dubuque St

804 N Dubuque StIowa City, IA 52245
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929 Iowa Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

929 Iowa Ave

929 Iowa AveIowa City, IA 52240
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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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Northside, Iowa City, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northside area of Iowa City, IA is a Studio unit found at River Ridge Place priced from $975. Claremont Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $985. Here are the most affordable Northside apartments for rent in Iowa City, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Ridge PlaceStudio/1BA 371 sq ftStudio,1BA$975
Claremont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$985
Manville Terrace2x12BR,1BA$1,400
316 MaddieOne bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
613 S Dubuque St3 Bed3BR,2BA$1,600
Ridge at Scott Park2bd/2bath2BR,2BA$1,669
The HawthorneG3BR,2BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northside, IA

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northside area is the $1.42 price per square foot B Model at The Hawthorne in the in the Lantern Park neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Northside apartment is the 3bd/2bath Model at Ridge at Scott Park starting at $1,750 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Fair Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The HawthorneB2BR,2BA$1.42
Ridge at Scott Park3bd/2bath3BR,2BA$1.62
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
River Ridge PlaceStudio/1BA 371 sq ftStudio ,1BA$2.63

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northside, Iowa City, IA

Ranked #22

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Northside Neighborhood in Iowa City, IA

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

77 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northside Apartments

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northside?

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 5 regular apartments in Northside 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 Northside?

Cheap apartments in Northside have an average cost of $445 which is $1,305 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northside.

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