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Whiteway 2000
Studio Apartments

Whiteway 2000

210 S Clinton StIowa City, IA 52240
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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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631 S Van Buren St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

631 S Van Buren St

631 S Van Buren StIowa City, IA 52240
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SoDo Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SoDo Flats

322 E Prentiss StIowa City, IA 52240
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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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Carriage Hill
2 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage Hill

700-710 Carriage HlIowa City, IA 52246
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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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Vogel House
Studio Apartments

Vogel House

255 Iowa AveIowa City, IA 52240
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Hills, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hills Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hills, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Aspire at West Campus in the Coralview Heights neighborhood priced from $812. Regency Heights (55+ Community) in the Fair Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $935. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hills apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aspire at West Campus2x2 Herky - Unfurnished2BR,2BA$812
Regency Heights (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$935
1165 S Riverside DrStudio - TwinStudio,1BA$990
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Mane Gate ApartmentsSmall One Bed1BR,1BA$1,005
Sycamore ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Units2BR,1BA$1,085
The Overlook1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
1006 Oakcrest Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,150
902 North Dodge Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hills, IA and Nearby

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hills area is the $1.14 price per square foot 4 BR / 2 BA Model at 926 Harlocke St (IC) in the in the Cottage Hill neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Hills apartment is the B Model at The Hawthorne starting at $1,700 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the The Pond's Edge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
926 Harlocke St (IC)4 BR / 2 BA4BR,2BA$1.14
The HawthorneB2BR,2BA$1.42
Ridge at Scott Park2bd/2bath with office2BR,2BA$1.48
Mane Gate ApartmentsRemodeled 2 Bed / 1 Bath with W/D2BR,1BA$1.50
The Nest Iowa CityB3 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.59
Oakcrest Condominiums2 BR/1 BA 795 Sq Ft2BR,1BA$2.01
Regency Heights (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53
204 E Main St, Unit 204 - 3204 E Main St1BR,1BA$1.54
Aspire at West Campus1x1 Hancher - Furnished1BR,1BA$2.55
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.99

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Getting Around Hills, IA

Walk Score®

20 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hills Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hills?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hills is at 1165 S Riverside Dr listed at $990.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hills Apartment is $935 at Regency Heights (55+ Community).

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

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

What is the most affordable Hills Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ridge at Scott Park and starts from $1,600.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.