1120 S 7th Ave
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fair Meadows Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (48 Rentals)
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$780 - $1,350Studio Apartments Available Now
IA City Lofts
627 Orchard CtIowa City, IA 52246
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308 N Linn St
308 N Linn StIowa City, IA 52245
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Regency Heights (55+ Community)
1010 Scott Park DrIowa City, IA 52245
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$910 - $1,2051 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1
Sycamore Apartments
2037 Kountry Ln SEIowa City, IA 52240
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1165 S Riverside Dr
1165 S Riverside DrIowa City, IA 52246
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Riverfront Crossings
1201 S Gilbert StIowa City, IA 52240
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612 S Van Buren St, Unit 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11
612 S Van Buren StIowa City, IA 52240
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Mane Gate Apartments
2725 Heinz RdIowa City, IA 52240
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109 S Johnson St
Iowa CityIA52240
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$1,1002 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 10
Orchards & Woodlands
1956-2030 Broadway StIowa City, IA 52240
20 N Dodge St, Unit #1
20 N Dodge St
Iowa CityIA52245
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512 E Burlington St, Unit 1
512 E Burlington StIowa City, IA 52240
530 E Washington St
Iowa CityIA52240
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507 E College StIowa City, IA 52240
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355 S Gilbert StIowa City, IA 52240
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Sycamore Coop
2001 Kountry Ln SEIowa City, IA 52240
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Del Ray Ridge Apartments
628 S Dubuque StIowa City, IA 52240
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633 Walnut St
Iowa CityIA52240
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Cross Park Avenue
801-845 Cross Park AveIowa City, IA 52240
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625 E Burlington St
625 E Burlington StIowa City, IA 52240
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906 E Burlington Street Iowa City IA
906 E Burlington StIowa City, IA 52240
912 2nd Ave
Iowa CityIA52245
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Violet Square
501-511 S Gilbert StIowa City, IA 52240
415 S Van Buren St
Iowa CityIA52240
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Town Square Apartments
2871-2872 Heinz RdIowa City, IA 52240
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SoDo Flats
322 E Prentiss StIowa City, IA 52240
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631 S Van Buren St
631 S Van Buren StIowa City, IA 52240
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Hawkeye Park
432 S Dubuque StIowa City, IA 52240
1115 S 1st Ave
Iowa CityIA52240
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Claremont Apartments
1012 E Burlington StIowa City, IA 52240
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929 Iowa Ave
929 Iowa AveIowa City, IA 52240
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The Altamont
321 N Johnson StIowa City, IA 52245
471 S Scott Blvd
Iowa CityIA52245
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The Overlook
3155 Shire LnIowa City, IA 52240
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Belmont Apartments
920 E Burlington StIowa City, IA 52240
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720 E Market St
720 E Market StIowa City, IA 52245
532 S Dubuque St
Iowa CityIA52240
917 S Gilbert Ct
Iowa CityIA52240
464 Peterson St
Iowa CityIA52245
477 S Scott Blvd
Iowa CityIA52245
11 Arbor Hill Cir
Iowa CityIA52245
521 Kirkwood Ave
Iowa CityIA52240
614 E Jefferson St
Iowa CityIA52245
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Woodlands
2010-2110 Broadway StIowa City, IA 52240
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Lucas Street 4-Plex
641 S Lucas StIowa City, IA 52240
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Breckenridge Apartments
707 S Dubuque StIowa City, IA 52240
903 S Dodge St
Iowa CityIA52240
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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 | $1,315 | $780 | $1,850 |
| Fair Meadows 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,399 | $875 | $2,019 |
| Fair Meadows 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,339 | $855 | $2,400 |
| Fair Meadows 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,146 | $695 | $3,300 |
| Fair Meadows 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,265 | $1,800 | $2,730 |
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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 |
| 1165 S Riverside Dr | Studio - Twin | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Mane Gate Apartments | Small One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| IA City Lofts | Large Studio Units | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| 811 E College St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| 712 E Market St | Market Street Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Whiteway Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| 630 S Capitol | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,365 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fair Meadows, IA
As of June 21, 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. |
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| 630 S Capitol | 4 bedroom 4 bath | 4BR,4BA | $0.88 |
| The Quarters Iowa City | C1 - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.59 |
| The Nest Iowa City | B3 - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| 712 E Market St | Market Street Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Whiteway Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.07 |
| Mane Gate Apartments | Small One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Regency Heights (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| IA City Lofts | First Floor Units | Studio ,1BA | $2.23 |
| Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
| 308 N Linn St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.00 |
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Best Local Schools in Fair Meadows, Iowa City, IA
Grant Wood Elementary School
Iowa City Community School District
Public School - Grades PK-5 (391)
3 out of 10
Iowa City High School
Iowa City Community School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1599)
7 out of 10
Southeast Junior High School
Iowa City Community School District
Public School - Grades 6-8 (812)
5 out of 10
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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 $1,365.
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 $2,265.
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 44 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 $863 which is $1,402 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fair Meadows.
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