
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the County Center Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (43 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the County Center area of Iowa City.


308 N Linn St

Forest Ridge

Seville

1165 S Riverside Dr

Riverfront Crossings

330 Ridgeland Ave

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612 S Van Buren St, Unit 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11
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Orchards & Woodlands

20 N Dodge St, Unit #1

Riverview West

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512 E Burlington St, Unit 1

530 E Washington St

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Carriage Hill

518 N Van Buren St

Del Ray Ridge Apartments

633 Walnut St

Oakcrest

906 E Burlington Street Iowa City IA

625 E Burlington St

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415 S Van Buren St

5 Woolf Ave

631 S Van Buren St

SoDo Flats

532 S Dubuque St

530 N Dubuque St

Hawkeye Park

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929 Iowa Ave

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1050 Newton Rd

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720 E Market St

1014 Oakcrest Street Iowa City IA

521 Kirkwood Ave
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614 E Jefferson St
County Center, Iowa City, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in County Center?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Center Studio Apartments | $1,260 | $780 | $1,550 |
| County Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,346 | $830 | $2,019 |
| County Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,436 | $1,035 | $2,400 |
| County Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,467 | $1,175 | $3,300 |
| County Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,110 | $1,800 | $2,730 |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the County Center Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA.
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Cheapest Available County Center Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the County Center area of Iowa City, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at 308 N Linn St priced from $800. Forest Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable County Center apartments for rent in Iowa City, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 308 N Linn St | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Forest Ridge | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Seville | 1 BR - Sublet | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
| 1165 S Riverside Dr | Studio - Twin | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Belmont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| 926 Harlocke St (IC) | 2 BR/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| IA City Lofts | Large Studio Units | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| 712 E Market St | Market Street Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in County Center, IA
As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the County Center 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 County Center 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 County Center 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 |
| 926 Harlocke St (IC) | 2 BR/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Belmont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| The Nest Iowa City | B3 - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| 712 E Market St | Market Street Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Forest Ridge | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| 1032 Newton Rd | 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Seville | 1 BR - Sublet | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
| 308 N Linn St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap County Center Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in County Center?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in County Center is at 308 N Linn St listed at $800.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom County Center Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom County Center Apartment is $800 at 308 N Linn St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom County Center Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in County Center is starting from $1,095 at Belmont Apartments.
What is the most affordable County Center Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap County Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Riverfront Crossings and starts from $3,300.
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