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Iowa CityIA52246

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507 E College StIowa City, IA 52240
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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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Finkbine Lane
2 Bedroom Apartments

Finkbine Lane

302 Finkbine LnIowa City, IA 52246
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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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Riverview Square
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Square

400 1st AveCoralville, IA 52241
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Whiteway 2000
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Whiteway 2000

210 S Clinton StIowa City, IA 52240
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Parish Apartments
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108 McLean StIowa City, IA 52246
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Oakcrest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakcrest

801 Oakcrest 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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Keokuk Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

Keokuk Street

2001 Keokuk StIowa City, IA 52240
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University Heights, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Heights Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in University Heights, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Aspire at West Campus in the Coralview Heights neighborhood priced from $812. Scotsdale in the Coralview Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable University Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aspire at West Campus2x2 Herky - Unfurnished2BR,2BA$812
Scotsdale2 Bdrm2BR,1BA$975
Claremont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$985
River Ridge PlaceStudio/1BA 371 sq ftStudio,1BA$995
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Woodridge Estates29 Redtail Bend - 1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,175
Willow Ridge Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,200
IA City LoftsLarge Studio UnitsStudio,1BA$1,225
Manville Terrace2x12BR,1BA$1,400
316 MaddieOne bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights, IA and Nearby

As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Heights 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 University Heights apartment is the 3 Bed Model at 613 S Dubuque St starting at $1,600 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Fair Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The HawthorneB2BR,2BA$1.42
613 S Dubuque St3 Bed3BR,2BA$1.81
Claremont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.12
Scotsdale2 Bdrm2BR,1.5BA$1.12
The Nest Iowa CityB3 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.59
Woodridge Estates29 Redtail Bend - 1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.93
IA City LoftsLarge Studio UnitsStudio ,1BA$2.10
Aspire at West Campus1x1 Hancher - Furnished1BR,1BA$2.55
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.99
River Ridge PlaceStudio/1BA 371 sq ftStudio ,1BA$2.68

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in University Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in University Heights is at River Ridge Place listed at $995.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University Heights Apartment is $1,175 at Woodridge Estates.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University Heights is starting from $812 at Aspire at West Campus.

What is the most affordable University Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap University Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 613 S Dubuque St and starts from $1,600.

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