Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Towncrest Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (40 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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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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Whiteway 2000
Studio Apartments

Whiteway 2000

210 S Clinton StIowa City, IA 52240
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NEX Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

NEX Apartments

671 Nex AveIowa City, IA 52245
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Keokuk Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

Keokuk Street

2001 Keokuk StIowa City, IA 52240
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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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Lucas Street 4-Plex
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Lucas Street 4-Plex

641 S Lucas StIowa City, IA 52240
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Towncrest, Iowa City, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Towncrest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Towncrest area of Iowa City, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Regency Heights (55+ Community) priced from $935. Claremont Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $985. Here are the most affordable Towncrest apartments for rent in Iowa City, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Regency Heights (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$935
Claremont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$985
Riverfront Crossings - 1201 S GilbertStudioStudio,1BA$995
530 N Dubuque St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,000
The Overlook1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Orchards & Woodlands2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,100
712 E Market StMarket Street Apartments2BR,1BA$1,100
Ridge at Scott Park1bd/1bath1BR,1BA$1,221
IA City LoftsLarge Studio UnitsStudio,1BA$1,225
Mane Gate Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,230

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Towncrest, IA

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Towncrest area is the $1.36 price per square foot Remodeled 2 Bed/2 Bath with W/D Model at Mane Gate Apartments in the in the Fair Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Towncrest apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at 530 N Dubuque St starting at $1,000 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Saddlebrook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Towncrest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mane Gate ApartmentsRemodeled 2 Bed/2 Bath with W/D2BR,2BA$1.36
530 N Dubuque St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Ridge at Scott Park3bd/2bath3BR,2BA$1.89
Orchards & Woodlands2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.21
The Overlook2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.29
613 S Dubuque St3 Bed3BR,2BA$1.81
Claremont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.12
The Nest at Iowa CityB3 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.67
712 E Market StMarket Street Apartments2BR,1BA$1.42
Regency Heights (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Towncrest, Iowa City, IA

Ranked #9

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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Best Local Schools in
Towncrest, Iowa City, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Towncrest Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Towncrest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Towncrest is under $1,230.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Towncrest?

The cheapest apartment in Towncrest is Regency Heights (55+ Community) which is listed at $935, while the average apartment in Towncrest costs $2,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Towncrest?

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 710 regular apartments in Towncrest 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 Towncrest?

Cheap apartments in Towncrest have an average cost of $263 which is $1,737 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Towncrest.

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