
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Iowa City, IA from $695 (64 Rentals)


Emerald Ct

Total Monthly Price
812 Benton Dr, Unit #11, Unit #11

Total Monthly Price
810 Benton Dr, Unit #11, Unit #11

1502 Crescent St

902 Benton Dr

740 1/2-740 1/2 Sunset St

Westgate Villa

Sycamore Apartments

404 Peterson St
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Orchards & Woodlands

Forest Ridge

Regency Heights (55+ Community)

Willow Ridge Apartments

Total Monthly Price
512 E Burlington St, Unit 1, Unit 1

1100 Oakcrest Apartments

Finkbine Lane

Carriage Hill

Oakcrest

Cross Park Avenue
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Apartments at Iowa

1447 Aber Ave

Nex Senior (55+) Apartments

5 Woolf Ave

Del Ray Ridge Apartments

156 Westside Dr

808 Benton Dr

631 S Van Buren St

530 N Dubuque St

Claremont Apartments
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929 Iowa Ave

1050 Newton Rd

Altamont Apartments

Belmont Apartments

332 Friendship St

720 E Market St

Town Square Apartments

477 S Scott Blvd

734 Westwinds Dr

728 Westwinds Dr
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719 Westwinds Dr

1006 Oakcrest Street Apartments

906 North Dodge Street Iowa City IA

1014 Oakcrest Street Iowa City IA

902 North Dodge Street Apartments

2620 Westwinds Dr

521 Kirkwood Ave

614 E Jefferson St

Woodlands

412 6th Ave, Unit 8, Unit 8
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Iowa City, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Iowa City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City Studio Apartments | $1,273 | $695 | $1,850 |
| Iowa City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,261 | $734 | $2,400 |
| Iowa City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,321 | $695 | $2,400 |
| Iowa City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,265 | $695 | $3,300 |
| Iowa City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,110 | $1,800 | $2,730 |
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The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.
Best Local Schools in Iowa City, IA
Lincoln Elementary School
Iowa City High School
Southeast Junior High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Iowa City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Iowa City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Iowa City is at Aspire at West Campus listed at $812.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Iowa City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Iowa City Apartment is $812 at Aspire at West Campus.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Iowa City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Iowa City is starting from $812 at Aspire at West Campus.
What is the most affordable Iowa City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Iowa City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Aspire at West Campus and starts from $812.
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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