Cheap Apartments for Rent in Solon, IA from $600 (33 Rentals)

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Whiteway 2000
Studio Apartments

Whiteway 2000

210 S Clinton StIowa City, IA 52240
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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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Vogel House
Studio Apartments

Vogel House

255 Iowa AveIowa City, IA 52240

Solon, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Solon, IA

Pricing Updated: 05/13/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Solon, IA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Solon Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Old Mill Creek$2,772$69573

Cheapest Available Solon Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Solon, IA is a Studio unit found at Lakewood Hills Apartments in the Old Mill Creek neighborhood priced from $695. 280 S Chestnut St in the Old Mill Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Solon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakewood Hills ApartmentsStudio GoldStudio,1BA$695
280 S Chestnut St270 S chestnut2BR,1BA$800
Aspire at West Campus2x2 Herky - Unfurnished2BR,2BA$812
Knollridge Garden Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$875
Regency Heights (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$935
River Ridge PlaceStudio/1BA 371 sq ftStudio,1BA$975
Aster VillageStudio CStudio,1BA$1,065
Penn Street Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,125
965 FlatsA11BR,1BA$1,235
The New York1 BR B1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Solon, IA and Nearby

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Solon area is the $1.38 price per square foot 4 bedroom 4 Bath Model at Prairie Village in the in the Old Mill Creek neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Solon apartment is the Rose Cottage Floor Plan A Model at Rose Cottage Villas starting at $1,695 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Old Mill Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Solon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prairie Village4 bedroom 4 Bath4BR,4BA$1.38
Rose Cottage VillasRose Cottage Floor Plan A2BR,2.5BA$1.22
The HawthorneB2BR,2BA$1.42
280 S Chestnut St270 S chestnut2BR,1BA$0.80
The New York1 BR B1BR,1BA$1.53
The Nest Iowa CityB3 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.59
Knollridge Garden Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
VentnorStyle C3.21BR,1BA$1.75
Penn Street Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.78
Regency Heights (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53

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Getting Around Solon, IA

Walk Score®

24 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Solon Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Solon?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Solon is at Lakewood Hills Apartments listed at $695.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Solon Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Solon Apartment is $800 at Lakewood Hills Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Solon Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Solon is starting from $800 at 280 S Chestnut St.

What is the most affordable Solon Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Solon Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Hawthorne and starts from $1,700.

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