
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hoover Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (35 Rentals)
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308 N Linn St

931 Dewey St

Regency Heights (55+ Community)

123 Iowa Ave

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23 S Dubuque St, Unit 1

SoDo Flats

Riverfront Crossings
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631 S Van Buren St

Mane Gate Apartments

804 N Dubuque St

Orchards & Woodlands

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Cross Park Avenue

906 E Burlington Street Iowa City IA

625 E Burlington St

Violet Square

Whiteway 2000

Town Square Apartments

530 N Dubuque St

Hawkeye Park
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Claremont Apartments

929 Iowa Ave

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902 North Dodge Street Apartments

Belmont Apartments

720 E Market St

906 North Dodge Street Iowa City IA

Vogel House
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Woodlands

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Hoover, Iowa City, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hoover?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover Studio Apartments | $1,019 | $800 | $1,495 |
| Hoover 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,203 | $760 | $1,945 |
| Hoover 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,345 | $695 | $1,895 |
| Hoover 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,144 | $695 | $3,300 |
| Hoover 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Hoover Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA.
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Cheapest Available Hoover Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hoover 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 Hoover 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 |
| 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 |
| 712 E Market St | Market Street Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hoover, IA
As of March 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hoover area is the $0.59 price per square foot C1 - 3x3 Model at The Quarters Iowa City in the in the Fair Meadows neighborhood starting from $695. The second greatest value Hoover apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Orchards & Woodlands starting at $1,100 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Fair Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hoover apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 308 N Linn St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.00 |
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3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Hoover, Iowa City, IA
Helen Lemme Elementary School
Iowa City High School
Southeast Junior High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hoover Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hoover?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hoover is under $1,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hoover?
The cheapest apartment in Hoover is 308 N Linn St which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Hoover costs $2,898.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hoover?
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 22 regular apartments in Hoover 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 Hoover?
Cheap apartments in Hoover have an average cost of $700 which is $2,198 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hoover.
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