
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ainsworth, IA from $600 (48 Rentals)
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IA City Lofts

308 N Linn St

Regency Heights (55+ Community)

Sycamore Apartments

Park Place

Seville

Scotsdale

1165 S Riverside Dr
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Riverfront Crossings

808 on 5th

330 Ridgeland Avenue

Mane Gate Apartments

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Nemitz Hall

Orchards & Woodlands

The Lundell

Willow Ridge Apartments

Carriage Hill
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532 S Dubuque St

2635 Westwinds Dr

633 Walnut St

Oakcrest

625 E Burlington St

912 2nd Ave

415 S Van Buren St

2639 Westwinds Dr

Nex Senior (55+) Apartments
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5 Woolf Ave

156 Westside Dr

107 S 6th St

808 Benton Dr

631 S Van Buren St

SoDo Flats

530 N Dubuque St

Hawkeye Park

804 N Dubuque St
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902 North Dodge Street Apartments

1006 Oakcrest Street Apartments

The Overlook

1014 Oakcrest Street Iowa City IA

719 Westwinds Dr

734 Westwinds Dr

728 Westwinds Dr

2620 Westwinds Dr

521 Kirkwood Ave
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500 Grandview Ct

100 Grandview Ct

1602 Spruce St
Ainsworth, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ainsworth?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ainsworth Studio Apartments | $1,287 | $780 | $1,850 |
| Ainsworth 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,229 | $665 | $2,019 |
| Ainsworth 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,341 | $695 | $2,400 |
| Ainsworth 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,250 | $695 | $3,300 |
| Ainsworth 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,265 | $1,800 | $2,730 |
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Cheapest Available Ainsworth Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Ainsworth, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS priced from $700. 308 N Linn St in the Fair Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ainsworth apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $700 |
| 308 N Linn St | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Aspire at West Campus | 2x2 Herky - Unfurnished | 2BR,2BA | $812 |
| Regency Heights (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Sycamore Apartments | One Bedroom Units | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
| 1165 S Riverside Dr | Studio - Twin | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| 808 on 5th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Orchards & Woodlands | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| The Lundell | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ainsworth, IA and Nearby
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ainsworth area is the $1.44 price per square foot G Model at The Hawthorne in the in the The Pond's Edge neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Ainsworth apartment is the C1 - 3x3 Model at The Quarters Iowa City starting at $695 with a $0.59 price per square foot in the Fair Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ainsworth apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hawthorne | G | 3BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| The Quarters Iowa City | C1 - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.59 |
| Newton Pointe Apartments | 3 bed 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| The Forum At Lincoln | 3 bed / 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| 926 Harlocke St (IC) | 2 BR/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Orchards & Woodlands | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| The Nest Iowa City | B3 - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| 712 E Market St | Market Street Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Regency Heights (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ainsworth Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ainsworth?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ainsworth is at 308 N Linn St listed at $800.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ainsworth Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ainsworth Apartment is $800 at 308 N Linn St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ainsworth Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ainsworth is starting from $700 at MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS.
What is the most affordable Ainsworth Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Ainsworth Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS and starts from $870.
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