Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cottage Hill Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (45 Rentals)

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property at 736 Michael St

$815 - $885

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

736 Michael St

Iowa CityIA52246
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812 Benton Dr, Unit #11
$1,095
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$1,095
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

812 Benton Dr, Unit #11

812 Benton DrIowa City, IA 52246
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property at 803 Melrose Ave

$1,295

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$1,295
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$1,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

803 Melrose Ave

Iowa CityIA52246

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property at 1219 Oakcrest St

$1,400

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$1,400
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

1219 Oakcrest St

Iowa CityIA52246
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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 906 Benton Dr

$950 - $1,095

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

906 Benton Dr

Iowa CityIA52246
property at 808 Benton Dr

$1,025 - $1,095

2 Bedroom Rentals

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808 Benton Dr

Iowa CityIA52246
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915 Harlocke
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

915 Harlocke

915 Harlocke StIowa City, IA 52246
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest Ridge1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$830
1165 S Riverside DrStudio - TwinStudio,1BA$990
Willow Ridge Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,200
IA City LoftsFirst Floor UnitsStudio,1BA$1,200
926 Harlocke St (IC)2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1,250
The Forum At Lincoln2 Bed / 2 Bath - Half Renovated2BR,2BA$1,350
630 S Capitol2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1,365
1032 Newton Rd21BR,1BA$1,400
Newton Pointe Apartments3 bed 1 bath3BR,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottage Hill, IA

As of April 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 3 bed 1 bath Model at Newton Pointe Apartments starting at $1,425 with a $1.30 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
Newton Pointe Apartments3 bed 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.30
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$1.47
The Forum At LincolnFurnished 2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.35
1 Triangle Pl, Unit 21 Triangle Pl1BR,1BA$1.85
1032 Newton Rd21BR,1BA$2.03
IA City LoftsFirst Floor UnitsStudio ,1BA$2.06
812 Benton Dr812 Benton Dr1BR,1BA$2.67

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cottage Hill Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cottage Hill?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cottage Hill is at 1165 S Riverside Dr listed at $990.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cottage Hill Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cottage Hill Apartment is $830 at Forest Ridge.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cottage Hill Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cottage Hill is starting from $1,100 at Forest Ridge.

What is the most affordable Cottage Hill Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cottage Hill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Newton Pointe Apartments and starts from $1,425.

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