
Apartments for Rent in Iowa City, IA Under $1,200 (105 Rentals)


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512 E Burlington St, Unit 1

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The Nest Iowa City

Riverview West

Orchards & Woodlands

Westgate Villa

Mane Gate Apartments

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612 S Van Buren St, Unit 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11

Diamond Senior of Iowa City
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Riverfront Crossings

330 Ridgeland Ave

1165 S Riverside Dr

Emerald Ct

Regency Heights (55+ Community)

Sycamore Apartments

Seville

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2601 Westwinds Dr, Unit 2

Forest Ridge

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Aspire at West Campus
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308 N Linn St

IA City Lofts

The Quarters Iowa City

Hawks Ridge

100 Grandview Ct

614 E Jefferson St

2018 Waterfront Dr

521 Kirkwood Ave

2620 Westwinds Dr

719 Westwinds Dr
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728 Westwinds Dr

734 Westwinds Dr

500 Grandview Ct

464 Peterson St

477 S Scott Blvd

20 N Dodge St, Unit #1

471 S Scott Blvd

2432 Petsel Pl

532 S Dubuque St

321 Finkbine Ln, Unit 6
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415 S Van Buren St

912 2nd Ave

633 Walnut St

518 N Van Buren St

530 E Washington St

Lucas Street 4-Plex

Breckenridge Apartments

Woodlands

906 North Dodge Street Iowa City IA

1014 Oakcrest Street Iowa City IA
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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 Under $1200 | $1,215 | $695 | $1,550 |
| Iowa City 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,280 | $830 | $2,019 |
| Iowa City 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,357 | $812 | $2,400 |
| Iowa City 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,282 | $695 | $3,300 |
| Iowa City 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $2,110 | $1,800 | $2,730 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Iowa City
How much are Studio apartments in Iowa City?
There are currently 65 Studio Apartments in Iowa City with rent ranges from $695 to $1,550 with an average price of $1,215.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Iowa City Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Iowa City ranges from $830 to $2,019 with an average monthly rent of $1,280.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Iowa City cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Iowa City range from $812 to $2,400. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,357.
How expensive are Iowa City Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 78 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Iowa City on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $695 to $3,300 - averaging $1,282 for the location.
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