
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cottage Hill Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (12 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Cottage Hill area of Iowa City.


Seville

906 Benton Dr

Emerald Ct

1165 S Riverside Dr

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1100 Oakcrest Apartments

Carriage Hill

Finkbine Lane

Oakcrest

5 Woolf Ave

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Cottage Hill, Iowa City, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cottage Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Hill Studio Apartments | $1,229 | $990 | $1,325 |
| Cottage Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,138 | $830 | $1,650 |
| Cottage Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,513 | $950 | $2,400 |
| Cottage Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,467 | $1,225 | $1,795 |
| Cottage Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,265 | $1,800 | $2,730 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Cottage Hill Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA.
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Cheapest Available Cottage Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cottage Hill area of Iowa City, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Forest Ridge priced from $830. 1165 S Riverside Dr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $990. Here are the most affordable Cottage Hill apartments for rent in Iowa City, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Ridge | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| 1165 S Riverside Dr | Studio - Twin | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| 926 Harlocke St (IC) | 2 BR/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Willow Ridge Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| IA City Lofts | First Floor Units | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottage Hill, IA
As of February 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cottage Hill area is the $0.88 price per square foot 4 bedroom 4 bath Model at 630 S Capitol in the in the Cottage Hill neighborhood starting from $1,365. The second greatest value Cottage Hill apartment is the 2 BR/1 BA Model at 926 Harlocke St (IC) starting at $1,200 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Cottage Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cottage Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 630 S Capitol | 4 bedroom 4 bath | 4BR,4BA | $0.88 |
| 926 Harlocke St (IC) | 2 BR/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Newton Pointe Apartments | 3 bed 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Oakcrest Condominiums | 2 BR / 1 BA 863 Sq Ft | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| 1000 Melrose Ave, Unit #1 or #2 Melrose | 1000 Melrose Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Forest Ridge | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| The Forum At Lincoln | Furnished 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.35 |
| 1032 Newton Rd | 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| IA City Lofts | First Floor Units | Studio ,1BA | $2.06 |
| Hawks Ridge | 1 Bedroom-1 Bathroom Classic | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cottage Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cottage Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cottage Hill is under $1,425.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cottage Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Cottage Hill is Forest Ridge which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in Cottage Hill costs $2,265.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cottage Hill?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 15 regular apartments in Cottage Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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