Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cottage Hill Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (13 Rentals)

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Michael Street
Studio Apartments

Michael Street

732 Michael StIowa City, IA 52246
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Finkbine Lane
2 Bedroom Apartments

Finkbine Lane

302 Finkbine LnIowa City, IA 52246
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21 Woolf Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

21 Woolf Ave

21 Woolf AveIowa City, IA 52246
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Oakcrest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakcrest

801 Oakcrest StIowa City, IA 52246
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Carriage Hill
2 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage Hill

700-710 Carriage HlIowa 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1165 S Riverside DrStudio - TwinStudio,1BA$990
Willow Ridge Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,200
316 MaddieOne bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
Oakcrest Condominiums2 BR/1 BA 795 Sq Ft2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1006 Oakcrest Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.28
316 MaddieTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.75
Oakcrest Condominiums2 BR/1 BA 795 Sq Ft2BR,1BA$2.03
ReplayA11BR,1BA$3.64
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 $1,610.

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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