Cheap Homes for Rent in County Center Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (12 Rentals)

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

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property at 109 S Johnson St

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

109 S Johnson St

Iowa CityIA52240
property at 20 N Dodge St

$1,125

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$1,125

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

20 N Dodge St, Unit #1

20 N Dodge St
Iowa CityIA52245

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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 $850. 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$850
Seville1 BR - Sublet1BR,1BA$905
1165 S Riverside DrStudio - TwinStudio,1BA$990
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in County Center, IA

As of June 24, 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
The Forum At Lincoln3 bed / 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.63
926 Harlocke St (IC)2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.25
Belmont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.30
The Nest Iowa CityB3 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.68
712 E Market StMarket Street Apartments2BR,1BA$1.68
Forest Ridge2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.60
Seville1 BR - Sublet1BR,1BA$1.34
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.99

Frequently Asked Questions about County Center

What type of rentals are currently available in County Center?

There are currently 139 Apartments for Rent in County Center, IA with pricing that ranges from $780 to $3,300. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in County Center ranging from $625 to $4,000.

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 $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,073.

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 $1,139 to $3,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $2,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,800.

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