Cheap Homes for Rent in County Center Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (16 Rentals)

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

property at 613 E College St

$695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

613 E College St

Iowa CityIA52240

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property at 118 S Dubuque St

$895 - $995

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$895 - $995

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Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Aug 1

118 S Dubuque St

Iowa CityIA52240

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property at 906 Benton Dr

$950 - $1,095

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

906 Benton Dr

Iowa CityIA52246
property at 808 Benton Dr

$1,025 - $1,095

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

808 Benton Dr

Iowa CityIA52246

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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
Whiteway 2000StudioStudio,1BA$900
1165 S Riverside DrStudio - TwinStudio,1BA$990
SoDo FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in County Center, IA

As of April 18, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
630 S Capitol4 bedroom 4 bath4BR,4BA$0.88
Newton Pointe Apartments3 bed 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.30
926 Harlocke St (IC)2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.25
Orchards & Woodlands2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.22
Claremont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.16
Belmont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.30
712 E Market StMarket Street Apartments2BR,1BA$1.68
The Nest Iowa CityB2 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.68
Forest Ridge2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.47
Whiteway 2000StudioStudio ,1BA$1.80

Frequently Asked Questions about County Center

What type of rentals are currently available in County Center?

There are currently 142 Apartments for Rent in County Center, IA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $3,300. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in County Center ranging from $625 to $4,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in County Center?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in County Center ranges from $625 to $4,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,985.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in County Center?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in County Center range from $1,089 to $3,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $3,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,800.

Expert Rental Resources

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