Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cottage Hill Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (23 Rentals)

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Carriage Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage Hill

700-710 Carriage HlIowa City, IA 52246
Corporate Housing
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Finkbine Lane
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Finkbine Lane

302 Finkbine LnIowa City, IA 52246
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Oakcrest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakcrest

801 Oakcrest StIowa City, IA 52246
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5 Woolf Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

5 Woolf Ave

5 Woolf AveIowa City, IA 52246
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1050 Newton Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

1050 Newton Rd

1050 Newton RdIowa City, IA 52246
Student Housing
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property at 100 Grandview Ct

$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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100 Grandview Ct

Iowa CityIA52246

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915 Harlocke
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

915 Harlocke

915 Harlocke StIowa City, IA 52246
Student Housing
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property at 300 Grandview Ct

$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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300 Grandview Ct

Iowa CityIA52246
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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 $850. Seville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $905. Here are the most affordable Cottage Hill apartments for rent in Iowa City, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest Ridge1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Seville1 BR - Sublet1BR,1BA$905
1165 S Riverside DrStudio - TwinStudio,1BA$990
Willow Ridge Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,200
926 Harlocke St (IC)2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottage Hill, IA

As of July 03, 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 $1,250 with a $1.25 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
630 S Capitol4 bedroom 4 bath4BR,4BA$0.88
926 Harlocke St (IC)2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.25
316 MaddieTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.88
Forest Ridge2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.60
1032 Newton Rd21BR,1BA$2.03
Seville1 BR - Sublet1BR,1BA$1.34
ReplayA41BR,1BA$3.30
IA City LoftsFirst Floor UnitsStudio ,1BA$2.23
1165 S Riverside DrStudio - TwinStudio ,1BA$3.96

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 $1,550.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cottage Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Cottage Hill is Forest Ridge which is listed at $850, 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 30 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

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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