Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cottage Hill Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (13 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Cottage Hill area of Iowa City.

Emerald Ct

156 Westside Dr, Unit 1st Floor

1165 S Riverside Dr

102 Grandview Ct, Unit 102

1545 Aber Ave
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 |
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Cottage Hill Studio Apartments | $1,171 | $990 | $1,265 |
Cottage Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,111 | $830 | $1,600 |
Cottage Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,360 | $930 | $2,300 |
Cottage Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,482 | $1,175 | $1,795 |
Cottage Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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There are currently 13 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 Studio unit found at 1165 S Riverside Dr priced from $990. Willow Ridge Apartments 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 |
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1165 S Riverside Dr | Studio - Twin | Studio,1BA | $990 |
Willow Ridge Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
316 Maddie | One bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Oakcrest Condominiums | 2 BR/1 BA 795 Sq Ft | 2BR,1BA | $1,610 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottage Hill, IA
As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cottage Hill area is the $1.28 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at 1006 Oakcrest Street Apartments in the in the Cottage Hill neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Cottage Hill apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at 316 Maddie starting at $2,200 with a $2.75 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. |
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1006 Oakcrest Street Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
316 Maddie | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
Oakcrest Condominiums | 2 BR/1 BA 795 Sq Ft | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Replay | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.64 |
1165 S Riverside Dr | Studio - Twin | Studio ,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 $1,610.
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 2 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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