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749 W Benton St, Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 499-5482
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Forest Ridge

749 W Benton St
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 499-5482
Forest Ridge in Iowa City, IA - Building Photo
  • 1–4 Bedrooms
  • $830-$1,800Pricing
  • 600–1,100Square Feet

About Forest Ridge

Located on the west side of campus with easy access to UIHC, law schools, etc. Bus stop located right outside Assigned parking spots included with rent Tenants pay own utilities New flooring in units! First availability: August 1, 2025

Forest Ridge is located in the Roosevelt Neighborhood and 52246 Zip code of Iowa City, IA. This community is professionally managed by Penningroth, Paul & Terry

Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Forest Ridge offers 1 to 4 Bedroom apartments starting from $830 and having 600–1,100 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • 1 Bedroom

    1 Bed/1 Bath

    $830

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 600 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $830Available Now4600

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Fireplace
    • Heating
    • Smoke Free
    • Storage Space
    • Tub/Shower

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal

    Unit 4 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $830

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $830
  • 2 Bedrooms

    2 Bed/2 Bath

    $1,100

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 750 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,100Available Now6750

    Unit 6 Amenities and Features

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher

    Living Space

    • Hardwood Floors

    Unit 6 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $1,100

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,100
  • 4 Bedrooms

    4 Bed/2 Bath

    4 Beds, 2 Baths, 1100 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,800Call for Availability4 Bed/2 Bath1100 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Fireplace
    • Heating
    • Smoke Free
    • Storage Space
    • Tub/Shower

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Disposal

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price

    • $1,800
Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Call us at: (319) 499-5482 to schedule a tour.

Property Information

Lease Terms

  • 12 mo

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Required Fees

One-Time Move-In Fees

Due at Move-In
Administrative Fee$0
Due at Application
Application Fee Per Applicant$50

Other Fees

Storage Fees

Storage Unit

Storage Deposit$0
Storage Rent$0/mo
Storage Rent$0/mo
Storage Deposit$0

Parking Info and Fees

Surface Lot
  • 2 Max, Assigned Parking

Features and Amenities

On-Site Services

  • Laundry Facilities

Interior Features

  • Storage Space
  • Heating
  • Tub/Shower
  • Fireplace
  • Air Conditioning
  • Smoke Free

Kitchen Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Living Area Features

  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Carpet
  • Hardwood Floors

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed
Google Map

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749 W Benton St, Iowa City, IA 52246

Hours and Contact Info

Call Us - Open Now!
Currently Closed
By Appointment
MondayBy Appointment
TuesdayBy Appointment
WednesdayBy Appointment
ThursdayBy Appointment
FridayBy Appointment
SaturdayBy Appointment
SundayBy Appointment

Getting Around

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Ridge

Where is Forest Ridge located?

Forest Ridge is located at 749 W Benton St near the Roosevelt area of Iowa City, IA

What is the current rent range at Forest Ridge?

1 Bedroom to 4 Bedroom Apartments at Forest Ridge currently range from $830 to $1,100

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for Forest Ridge are
  • Monday By Appointment
  • Tuesday By Appointment
  • Wednesday By Appointment
  • Thursday By Appointment
  • Friday By Appointment
  • Saturday By Appointment
  • Sunday By Appointment

Are pets allowed?

Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Affordability Good Value3.6

    The Forest Ridge Apartments are 25.97% cheaper than the average apartment in the Roosevelt area, and 21.93% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Roosevelt Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$830$1,379-$549-39.8%
    2 Bedroom$1,100$1,358-$258-19.0%
    4 Bedroom$1,800$2,224-$424-19.1%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Iowa City

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$830$1,246-$416-33.4%
    2 Bedroom$1,100$1,306-$206-15.8%
    4 Bedroom$1,800$2,158-$358-16.6%

    Methodology: On 10/10/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 113 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Forest Ridge (Roosevelt), and 299 other apartment communities in Iowa City using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

    Rent Pricing Data as of 10/10/2025

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Nearby Schools

Northwest Junior High School

Iowa City Community
1507 8th Street
Public School - Grades 7-8 (730 Students)
In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 2.8 miles away
5/10

Ernest Horn Elementary School

Iowa City Community
600 Koser Avenue
Public School - Grades PK-6 (442 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.6 miles away
4/10

West Senior High School

Iowa City Community
2901 Melrose Avenue
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1503 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.6 miles away
7/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Forest Ridge.

Big Box and Retail

Staples

820 S Riverside Dr
1 minute drive / 0.57 miles away

Walgreens

102 2nd St
4 minute drive / 1.57 miles away

Menards

2605 Naples Ave SW
5 minute drive / 1.68 miles away

Colleges and Universities

The University of Iowa

101 Jessup Hall
2 minute drive / 0.85 miles away

Kirkwood Community College - Iowa City Campus

1816 Lower Muscatine Road
4 minute drive / 2.12 miles away

Groceries

Hy-Vee

1720 Waterfront Dr
3 minute drive / 1.18 miles away

Aldi

2750 Heartland Dr
9 minute drive / 4.66 miles away

Hospitals

University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics

200 Hawkins Drive
2 minute drive / 0.77 miles away

Mercy Hospital

500 E Market Street
4 minute drive / 1.45 miles away

Shopping Centers

Old Capitol Town Center

201 S Clinton St
2 minute drive / 0.98 miles away

Quincy Square

322-330 E 2nd St
2 minute drive / 0.99 miles away

Walden Square

755-787 Mormon Trek Blvd
4 minute drive / 1.36 miles away

Forest Ridge has 5 shopping centers within 1.6 miles.

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Iowa City Studio Apartments $1,123$695$1,350
Iowa City 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,246$800$2,495
Iowa City 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,306$670$2,300
Iowa City 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,360$675$3,300
Iowa City 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,158$695$3,200

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