Cheap Homes for Rent in County Center Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (21 Rentals)

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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

$1,095

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
1165 S Riverside DrStudio - TwinStudio,1BA$990
SoDo FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in County Center, IA

As of February 27, 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$1.30
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 County Center

What type of rentals are currently available in County Center?

There are currently 147 Apartments for Rent in County Center, IA with pricing that ranges from $770 to $3,300. There are also 54 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in County Center ranging from $625 to $4,800.

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 $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,937.

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 $1,205 to $3,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,299 to $3,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,175 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,800.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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