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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cottage Hill Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (12 Rentals)
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$905 - $1,0351 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 9, 2026
Seville
900 W Benton StIowa City, IA 52246
808 Benton Dr, Unit 23
808 Benton Dr
Iowa CityIA52246
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$970 - $1,2252 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1, 2026
Emerald Ct
535 Emerald StIowa City, IA 52246
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1054 Newton Rd
Iowa CityIA52246
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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 | $1,262 | $1,100 | $1,325 |
| Cottage Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,159 | $830 | $1,650 |
| Cottage Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,312 | $970 | $2,300 |
| Cottage Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,506 | $1,225 | $1,950 |
| Cottage Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,345 | $1,650 | $3,200 |
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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. 926 Harlocke St (IC) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,200. 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 |
| 926 Harlocke St (IC) | 2 BR/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 5 Lincoln Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| 630 S Capitol | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,365 |
| 1032 Newton Rd | 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottage Hill, IA
As of November 15, 2025 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 4 Bedroom-2 Bathroom Model at Hawks Ridge starting at $635 with a $0.50 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 |
| Hawks Ridge | 4 Bedroom-2 Bathroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.50 |
| Newton Pointe Apartments | 3 bed 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 926 Harlocke St (IC) | 2 BR/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Forest Ridge | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| 1032 Newton Rd | 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| 5 Lincoln Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.00 |
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 $1,600.
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 5 regular apartments in Cottage Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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