Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Peninsula Neighborhood Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (14 Rentals)

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Parish Apartments
Studio Apartments

Parish Apartments

108 McLean 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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804 N Dubuque St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

804 N Dubuque St

804 N Dubuque StIowa City, IA 52245
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Riverview Square
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Square

400 1st AveCoralville, IA 52241
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Peninsula Neighborhood, Iowa City, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Peninsula Neighborhood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Peninsula Neighborhood area of Iowa City, IA is a Studio unit found at Lakewood Hills Apartments priced from $695. River Ridge Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Peninsula Neighborhood apartments for rent in Iowa City, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakewood Hills ApartmentsStudio GoldStudio,1BA$695
River Ridge PlaceStudio/1BA 371 sq ftStudio,1BA$975
Orchards & Woodlands2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,100
IA City LoftsLarge Studio UnitsStudio,1BA$1,225
Manville Terrace2x12BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Peninsula Neighborhood, IA

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Peninsula Neighborhood 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 Peninsula Neighborhood 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 Peninsula Neighborhood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The HawthorneB2BR,2BA$1.42
Orchards & Woodlands2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.21
IA City LoftsLarge Studio UnitsStudio ,1BA$2.10
ReplayA11BR,1BA$3.64
River Ridge PlaceStudio/1BA 371 sq ftStudio ,1BA$2.63
Lakewood Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Peninsula Neighborhood, Iowa City, IA

Ranked #5

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 Peninsula Neighborhood Neighborhood in Iowa City, IA

Walk Score®

28 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Peninsula Neighborhood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Peninsula Neighborhood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Peninsula Neighborhood is under $1,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Peninsula Neighborhood?

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 1 regular apartments in Peninsula Neighborhood 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 Peninsula Neighborhood?

Cheap apartments in Peninsula Neighborhood have an average cost of $445 which is $1,255 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Peninsula Neighborhood.

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