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

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Cheap Apartments in the South Iowa City area of Iowa City.

property at 411-463 Hwy 1 W

411-463 Hwy 1 W

Iowa CityIA52246

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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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Woodlands
2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodlands

2010-2110 Broadway StIowa City, IA 52240
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Sycamore Coop
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore Coop

2001 Kountry Ln SEIowa 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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Violet Square
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Violet Square

501-511 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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Keokuk Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

Keokuk Street

2001 Keokuk StIowa City, IA 52240
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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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South Iowa City, Iowa City, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Iowa City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Iowa City area of Iowa City, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sycamore Apartments priced from $895. Claremont Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $985. Here are the most affordable South Iowa City apartments for rent in Iowa City, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sycamore ApartmentsOne Bedroom Units1BR,1BA$895
Claremont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$985
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$995
The Quarters Iowa CityF2 - 1x11BR,1BA$1,050
The Overlook1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Orchards & Woodlands2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,100
IA City LoftsLarge Studio UnitsStudio,1BA$1,225
Mane Gate ApartmentsUpdated 3 Bed / 2 Bath with W/D3BR,2BA$1,465
316 MaddieOne bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Iowa City, IA

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Iowa City area is the $1.32 price per square foot Remodeled 3 Bed / 2 Bath with W/D Model at Mane Gate Apartments in the in the Fair Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value South Iowa City 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 South Iowa City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mane Gate ApartmentsRemodeled 3 Bed / 2 Bath with W/D3BR,2BA$1.32
Ridge at Scott Park3bd/2bath3BR,2BA$1.62
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 Overlook1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52
IA City LoftsLarge Studio UnitsStudio ,1BA$2.10
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.99
Sycamore ApartmentsOne Bedroom Units1BR,1BA$2.13

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Iowa City, Iowa City, IA

Ranked #1

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 South Iowa City Neighborhood in Iowa City, IA

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

74 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

25 / 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 South Iowa City Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in South Iowa City is Sycamore Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in South Iowa City costs $1,450.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 14 regular apartments in South 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 South Iowa City?

Cheap apartments in South Iowa City have an average cost of $230 which is $1,220 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Iowa City.

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