
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the County Center Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (67 Rentals)
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308 N Linn St

412 S Governor St

Forest Ridge

908 E Washington St

614 N Gilbert St

740 Michael St

736 Michael St

118 S Dubuque St

Whiteway 2000
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Seville

123 Iowa Ave

1165 S Riverside Dr

Riverfront Crossings

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23 S Dubuque St, Unit 1

SoDo Flats

340 Ellis Ave

340 Ellis Ave

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1115 E Burlington St, Unit 1115

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812 Benton Dr, Unit #11
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Orchards & Woodlands

1059 W Benton St

Vogel House

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512 E Burlington St, Unit 1

530 E Washington St

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Michael Street Apartments

220 E Davenport St
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Carriage Hill

932 E College St

611 S Van Buren St

Del Ray Ridge Apartments

532 S Dubuque St

Oakcrest

906 E Burlington Street Iowa City IA

625 E Burlington St

Violet Square

814 Benton Dr
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415 S Van Buren St

419 S Johnson St

429 N Gilbert St

5 Woolf Ave

631 S Van Buren St

914 Benton Dr

1054 Newton Rd

530 N Dubuque St

Hawkeye Park

Claremont Apartments
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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 | $1,153 | $800 | $1,495 |
| County Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,233 | $800 | $2,400 |
| County Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,434 | $1,025 | $2,400 |
| County Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,432 | $1,089 | $3,300 |
| County Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,110 | $1,800 | $2,730 |
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There are currently 67 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 $830. 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 | $830 |
| Whiteway 2000 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| 1165 S Riverside Dr | Studio - Twin | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| SoDo Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Claremont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Belmont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Orchards & Woodlands | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Vogel House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in County Center, IA
As of April 04, 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 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 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 |
| Newton Pointe Apartments | 3 bed 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 926 Harlocke St (IC) | 2 BR/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Orchards & Woodlands | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Claremont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Belmont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 712 E Market St | Market Street Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| The Nest Iowa City | B2 - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Forest Ridge | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| Whiteway 2000 | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.80 |
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 $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in County Center?
The cheapest apartment in County Center is 308 N Linn St which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in County Center costs $2,898.
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 38 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 $798 which is $2,100 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in County Center.
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