
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Twain Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (55 Rentals)
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411-463 Hwy 1 W

319 E Washington St, Unit 217

711 E Burlington St, Unit 2

220 E Washington St, Unit 1

Sycamore Apartments

Seville

Emerald Ct

Regency Heights (55+ Community)
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156 Westside Dr, Unit 1st Floor

23 S Dubuque St, Unit 3

Riverfront Crossings

Mane Gate Apartments

Westgate Villa

Forum at Lincoln Apartments

Orchards & Woodlands

836 Clark St, Unit 836 Clark Street
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1006 Oakcrest Street Apartments

811 E College St

Willow Ridge Apartments

512 E Burlington St, Unit 1

926 Harlocke St (IC)
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Twain, Iowa City, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Twain?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Twain Studio Apartments | $1,154 | $895 | $1,300 |
Twain 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,143 | $700 | $1,950 |
Twain 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,326 | $620 | $3,350 |
Twain 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,258 | $650 | $3,300 |
Twain 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,323 | $719 | $1,800 |
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Cheapest Available Twain Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Twain area of Iowa City, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sycamore Apartments priced from $895. Regency Heights (55+ Community) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable Twain apartments for rent in Iowa City, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Sycamore Apartments | One Bedroom Units | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Regency Heights (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
Claremont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $985 |
Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
The Quarters Iowa City | F2 - 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
The Overlook | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Orchards & Woodlands | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Willow Ridge Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
IA City Lofts | Large Studio Units | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
Mane Gate Apartments | 3 Bed / 2 Bath with W/D | 3BR,2BA | $1,405 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Twain, IA
As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Twain 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 Twain 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 Twain apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Mane Gate Apartments | Remodeled 3 Bed / 2 Bath with W/D | 3BR,2BA | $1.32 |
Ridge at Scott Park | 3bd/2bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.62 |
Orchards & Woodlands | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
613 S Dubuque St | 3 Bed | 3BR,2BA | $1.81 |
Claremont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
The Nest Iowa City | B3 - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
The Overlook | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Regency Heights (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
IA City Lofts | Large Studio Units | Studio ,1BA | $2.10 |
Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleTwain, Iowa City, IA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Twain, Iowa City, IA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Twain Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Twain?
The cheapest apartment in Twain is Sycamore Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Twain costs $1,450.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Twain?
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 17 regular apartments in Twain 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 Twain?
Cheap apartments in Twain have an average cost of $371 which is $1,079 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Twain.
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