Cheap Apartments for Rent near Ainsworth, IA from $600 (40 Rentals)

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Aspire at West Campus
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$836 - $1,672
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 14

Aspire at West Campus

158 Hawkeye CtIowa City, IA 52246
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Carriage Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage Hill

700-710 Carriage HlIowa City, IA 52246
Corporate Housing
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Oakcrest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakcrest

801 Oakcrest StIowa City, IA 52246
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625 E Burlington St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

625 E Burlington St

625 E Burlington StIowa City, IA 52240
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5 Woolf Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

5 Woolf Ave

5 Woolf AveIowa City, IA 52246
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SoDo Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SoDo Flats

322 E Prentiss StIowa City, IA 52240
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631 S Van Buren St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

631 S Van Buren St

631 S Van Buren StIowa City, IA 52240
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530 N Dubuque St
2 Bedroom Apartments

530 N Dubuque St

530 N Dubuque StIowa City, IA 52245
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Hawkeye Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hawkeye Park

432 S Dubuque StIowa City, IA 52240
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804 N Dubuque St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

804 N Dubuque St

804 N Dubuque StIowa City, IA 52245
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The Overlook
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Overlook

3155 Shire LnIowa City, IA 52240
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Ainsworth, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ainsworth Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ainsworth, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at 308 N Linn St in the Fair Meadows neighborhood priced from $800. 1165 S Riverside Dr in the Cottage Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $990. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ainsworth apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
308 N Linn StStudio1BR,1BA$800
1165 S Riverside DrStudio - TwinStudio,1BA$990
808 on 5thStudioStudio,1BA$995
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Nemitz Hall2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,095
Willow Ridge Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,200
IA City LoftsFirst Floor UnitsStudio,1BA$1,300
630 S Capitol2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1,365
Manville Terrace2x12BR,1BA$1,400
1032 Newton Rd21BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ainsworth, IA and Nearby

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ainsworth area is the $0.88 price per square foot 4 bedroom 4 bath Model at 630 S Capitol in the in the Cottage Hill neighborhood starting from $1,365. The second greatest value Ainsworth apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Nemitz Hall starting at $1,095 with a $0.76 price per square foot in the Threshers Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ainsworth apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
630 S Capitol4 bedroom 4 bath4BR,4BA$0.88
Nemitz Hall2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.76
The HawthorneG3BR,2BA$1.44
The Nest Iowa CityB3 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.68
The ChaunceyStudio, Two Bed — StandardStudio ,1BA$2.51
1032 Newton Rd21BR,1BA$2.03
808 on 5th424 S1BR,1BA$1.75
IA City LoftsFirst Floor UnitsStudio ,1BA$2.23
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.99
308 N Linn StStudioStudio ,1BA$2.00

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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 $1,095 at Nemitz Hall.

What is the most affordable Ainsworth Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ainsworth Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Hawthorne and starts from $1,800.

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