
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Iowa City, IA Under $1,200 (68 Rentals)


Orchards & Woodlands

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Aspire at West Campus

Westgate Villa

Sycamore Apartments

Emerald Ct

Willow Ridge Apartments

Forest Ridge

Regency Heights (55+ Community)

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512 E Burlington St, Unit 1, Unit 1
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812 Benton Dr, Unit #11, Unit #11

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810 Benton Dr, Unit #11, Unit #11

1502 Crescent St

404 Peterson St

740 1/2-740 1/2 Sunset St

902 Benton Dr

1305 Sunset St

1447 Aber Ave

156 Westside Dr

808 Benton Dr
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332 Friendship St

477 S Scott Blvd

734 Westwinds Dr

728 Westwinds Dr

719 Westwinds Dr

2620 Westwinds Dr

521 Kirkwood Ave

614 E Jefferson St

Finkbine Lane

1100 Oakcrest Apartments
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Cross Park Avenue

Nex Senior (55+) Apartments

5 Woolf Ave

Del Ray Ridge Apartments

631 S Van Buren St

530 N Dubuque St

Oakcrest

Claremont Apartments

Altamont Apartments

Belmont Apartments
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902 North Dodge Street Apartments

1014 Oakcrest Street Iowa City IA

906 North Dodge Street Iowa City IA

1050 Newton Rd

Woodlands

929 Iowa Ave

Student | Rise at Riverfront Crossings

1006 Oakcrest Street Apartments

Town Square Apartments

Carriage Hill
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Iowa City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City Studio Apartments | $1,233 | $695 | $1,750 |
| Iowa City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,274 | $734 | $2,400 |
| Iowa City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,329 | $695 | $2,400 |
| Iowa City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,266 | $695 | $3,300 |
| Iowa City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,776 | $775 | $2,730 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Iowa City Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Iowa City with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Iowa City is at Aspire at West Campus listed at $812.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Iowa City Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Iowa City is $1,329.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Iowa City Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Iowa City is a 1,382 square feet unit starting from $1,675 at Riverfront Crossings.
What is the average size for Iowa City 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Iowa City is currently 918 sq ft.
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