
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fair Meadows Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (34 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Fair Meadows area of Iowa City.


308 N Linn St

Regency Heights (55+ Community)

Sycamore Apartments

123 Iowa Ave

1165 S Riverside Dr

631 S Van Buren St

Riverfront Crossings
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23 S Dubuque St, Unit 1

SoDo Flats

Mane Gate Apartments

Orchards & Woodlands

IA City Lofts

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Del Ray Ridge Apartments

Cross Park Avenue

625 E Burlington St

906 E Burlington Street Iowa City IA

Violet Square

Whiteway 2000

Town Square Apartments

Hawkeye Park
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Claremont Apartments

929 Iowa Ave

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Belmont Apartments

The Overlook

720 E Market St

Vogel House

Woodlands
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Fair Meadows, Iowa City, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fair Meadows?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Meadows Studio Apartments | $1,174 | $800 | $1,495 |
| Fair Meadows 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,157 | $650 | $1,945 |
| Fair Meadows 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,278 | $695 | $2,400 |
| Fair Meadows 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,102 | $695 | $3,300 |
| Fair Meadows 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,265 | $1,800 | $2,730 |
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There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fair Meadows Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA.
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Cheapest Available Fair Meadows Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fair Meadows area of Iowa City, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at 308 N Linn St priced from $800. Regency Heights (55+ Community) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Fair Meadows apartments for rent in Iowa City, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 308 N Linn St | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Regency Heights (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Sycamore Apartments | One Bedroom Units | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
| 1165 S Riverside Dr | Studio - Twin | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| SoDo Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Claremont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Belmont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Orchards & Woodlands | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Mane Gate Apartments | Updated Small One Bed with W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fair Meadows, IA
As of March 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fair Meadows 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 Fair Meadows apartment is the C1 - 3x3 Model at The Quarters Iowa City starting at $695 with a $0.59 price per square foot in the Fair Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fair Meadows apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 630 S Capitol | 4 bedroom 4 bath | 4BR,4BA | $0.88 |
| The Quarters Iowa City | C1 - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.59 |
| Orchards & Woodlands | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Claremont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Belmont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 712 E Market St | Market Street Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Mane Gate Apartments | Updated Small One Bed with W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| The Nest Iowa City | B1 - 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Regency Heights (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
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Best Local Schools in Fair Meadows, Iowa City, IA
Grant Wood Elementary School
Iowa City High School
Southeast Junior High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fair Meadows Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fair Meadows?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fair Meadows is under $1,135.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fair Meadows?
The cheapest apartment in Fair Meadows is 308 N Linn St which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Fair Meadows costs $2,898.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fair Meadows?
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 34 regular apartments in Fair Meadows 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 Fair Meadows?
Cheap apartments in Fair Meadows have an average cost of $681 which is $2,217 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fair Meadows.
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