
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the County Center Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (39 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the County Center area of Iowa City.


723 1/2 E Jefferson St

631 S Van Buren St

SoDo Flats

Riverfront Crossings

1000 Melrose Ave, Unit #1 or #2 Melrose
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926 Harlocke St (IC)
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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 | $1,243 | $995 | $1,325 |
| County Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,363 | $770 | $2,495 |
| County Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $995 | $2,300 |
| County Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,742 | $1,185 | $3,300 |
| County Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,032 | $1,800 | $2,730 |
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There are currently 39 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 Forest Ridge priced from $830. Claremont Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $990. Here are the most affordable County Center apartments for rent in Iowa City, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Ridge | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| Claremont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $990 |
| SoDo Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Orchards & Woodlands | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| 926 Harlocke St (IC) | 2 BR/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| IA City Lofts | Large Studio With Balcony | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| 712 E Market St | Market Street Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| 630 S Capitol | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,365 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in County Center, IA
As of January 02, 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 628 N Linn St Model at 628 N Linn St, Unit #1 starting at $1,800 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Saddlebrook 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 |
| 628 N Linn St, Unit #1 | 628 N Linn St | 4BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Newton Pointe Apartments | 3 bed 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 926 Harlocke St (IC) | 2 BR/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Orchards & Woodlands | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Claremont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 1000 Melrose Ave, Unit #1 or #2 Melrose | 1000 Melrose Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| 712 E Market St | Market Street Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Forest Ridge | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap County Center Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in County Center?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in County Center is under $1,365.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in County Center?
The cheapest apartment in County Center is Forest Ridge which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in County Center costs $1,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in County Center?
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 13 regular apartments in County Center that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in County Center?
Cheap apartments in County Center have an average cost of $920 which is $880 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in County Center.
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