
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Iowa City Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $1,099 (7 Rentals)


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Iowa City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Iowa City Studio Apartments | $1,231 | $960 | $1,550 |
| Downtown Iowa City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,373 | $1,100 | $1,650 |
| Downtown Iowa City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,446 | $1,100 | $2,400 |
Downtown Iowa City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,545 | $1,099 | $3,300 |
| Downtown Iowa City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,625 | $1,450 | $1,800 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Iowa City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Iowa City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Iowa City is under $1,550.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Iowa City?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Iowa City is Dodge Street Apartments which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Downtown Iowa City costs $1,344.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Iowa City?
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 5 regular apartments in Downtown Iowa City 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 Downtown Iowa City?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Iowa City have an average cost of $484 which is $860 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Iowa City.
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