
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the County Center Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (38 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the County Center area of Iowa City.


Forest Ridge

Seville

Riverfront Crossings

330 Ridgeland Ave

912 Benton Dr, Unit 912 Benton dr

Orchards & Woodlands

Riverview West

Total Monthly Price
512 E Burlington St, Unit 1
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633 Walnut St

Oakcrest

906 E Burlington Street Iowa City IA

625 E Burlington St
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Violet Square

5 Woolf Ave

1165 S Riverside Dr

SoDo Flats

631 S Van Buren St

840 Maggard Street

530 N Dubuque St

Hawkeye Park

Claremont Apartments
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929 Iowa Ave

The Altamont

1006 Oakcrest Street Apartments

1050 Newton Rd

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720 E Market St

1014 Oakcrest Street Iowa City IA

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Lucas Street 4-Plex
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417 Douglass Ct

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 | $1,226 | $960 | $1,550 |
| County Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,335 | $830 | $1,650 |
| County Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,411 | $1,035 | $2,400 |
| County Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,555 | $1,099 | $3,300 |
| County Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,683 | $1,450 | $1,800 |
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There are currently 38 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. 840 Maggard Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $995. 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 |
| 840 Maggard Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Riverview West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| 712 E Market St | Market Street Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| The Forum At Lincoln | 2 Bed / 2 Bath - Half Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1,350 |
| Manville Terrace | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| 1032 Newton Rd | 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in County Center, IA
As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the County Center area is the $0.97 price per square foot 514 S Johnson St Model at 514 S Johnson St, Unit 4 Bedroom in the in the Fair Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value County Center apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Riverview West starting at $2,170 with a $1.48 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 514 S Johnson St, Unit 4 Bedroom | 514 S Johnson St | 4BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Riverview West | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Hawks Ridge | 4 Bedroom-2 Bathroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.47 |
| 512 E Burlington St, Unit 1 | 512 E Burlington St | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| 712 E Market St | Market Street Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| The Nest Iowa City | B2 - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| Replay | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| The Forum At Lincoln | 2 Bed / 2 Bath - Half Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
| 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 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 $1,400.
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 $1,332.
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 18 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 $601 which is $731 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in County Center.
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