Cheap Apartments for Rent in the County Center Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (45 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the County Center area of Iowa City.

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$950 - $1,095

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906 Benton Dr

Iowa CityIA52246

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1 Bedroom Apartments

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507 E College StIowa City, IA 52240
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Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments

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355 S Gilbert StIowa City, IA 52240
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Carriage Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage Hill

700-710 Carriage HlIowa City, IA 52246
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Oakcrest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakcrest

801 Oakcrest StIowa City, IA 52246
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625 E Burlington St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

625 E Burlington St

625 E Burlington StIowa City, IA 52240
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Violet Square
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Violet Square

501-511 S Gilbert StIowa City, IA 52240
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Whiteway 2000
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Whiteway 2000

210 S Clinton StIowa City, IA 52240
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5 Woolf Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

5 Woolf Ave

5 Woolf AveIowa City, IA 52246
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Hawkeye Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hawkeye Park

432 S Dubuque StIowa City, IA 52240
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530 N Dubuque St
2 Bedroom Apartments

530 N Dubuque St

530 N Dubuque StIowa City, IA 52245
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929 Iowa Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

929 Iowa Ave

929 Iowa AveIowa City, IA 52240
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1050 Newton Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

1050 Newton Rd

1050 Newton RdIowa City, IA 52246
Student Housing
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720 E Market St
2 Bedroom Apartments

720 E Market St

720 E Market StIowa City, IA 52245
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Vogel House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Vogel House

255 Iowa AveIowa City, IA 52240
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Lucas Street 4-Plex
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Lucas Street 4-Plex

641 S Lucas StIowa City, IA 52240
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
308 N Linn StStudio1BR,1BA$800
Forest Ridge1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$830
1165 S Riverside DrStudio - TwinStudio,1BA$990
SoDo FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Claremont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,025
Belmont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,025
Orchards & Woodlands2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,100
926 Harlocke St (IC)2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1,200
IA City LoftsFirst Floor UnitsStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in County Center, IA

As of February 17, 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 $1.43 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
630 S Capitol4 bedroom 4 bath4BR,4BA$0.88
Newton Pointe Apartments3 bed 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.43
926 Harlocke St (IC)2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.20
Orchards & Woodlands2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.22
Claremont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.16
1000 Melrose Ave, Unit #1 or #2 Melrose1000 Melrose Ave1BR,1BA$1.24
Belmont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.21
712 E Market StMarket Street Apartments2BR,1BA$1.68
Forest Ridge2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.47
The Nest Iowa CityB1 - 2x12BR,1BA$1.90

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 $1,200.

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 $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 20 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 $922 which is $878 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in County Center.

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