
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hoover Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (36 Rentals)
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308 N Linn St

723 1/2 E Jefferson St

Regency Heights (55+ Community)

931 Dewey St

822-826 3rd Ave

23 S Dubuque St, Unit 1

SoDo Flats

Riverfront Crossings
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631 S Van Buren St

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804 N Dubuque St

Orchards & Woodlands

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906 E Burlington Street Iowa City IA

625 E Burlington St

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Whiteway 2000

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Hawkeye Park

530 N Dubuque St

929 Iowa Ave
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720 E Market St

Vogel House

906 North Dodge Street Iowa City IA

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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 | $1,035 | $995 | $1,095 |
| Hoover 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,214 | $770 | $1,935 |
| Hoover 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,302 | $690 | $1,675 |
| Hoover 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,050 | $695 | $3,300 |
| Hoover 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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There are currently 36 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 Regency Heights (55+ Community) priced from $875. Claremont Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $990. Here are the most affordable Hoover apartments for rent in Iowa City, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regency Heights (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Claremont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $990 |
| SoDo Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Belmont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Orchards & Woodlands | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Mane Gate Apartments | One Bedroom with W/D - OL | 1BR,1BA | $1,140 |
| Nex Senior (55+) Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| 712 E Market St | Market Street Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Ridge at Scott Park | 3bd/2bath | 3BR,2BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hoover, IA
As of January 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hoover area is the $1.29 price per square foot 628 N Linn St Model at 628 N Linn St, Unit #1 in the in the Saddlebrook neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Hoover 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 Hoover apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 628 N Linn St, Unit #1 | 628 N Linn St | 4BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| The Quarters Iowa City | C1 - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.59 |
| Ridge at Scott Park | 2bd/2bath with office | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Orchards & Woodlands | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Claremont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Nex Senior (55+) Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Belmont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 712 E Market St | Market Street Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Mane Gate Apartments | One Bedroom with W/D - OL | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Regency Heights (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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Best Local Schools in Hoover, Iowa City, IA
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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 $1,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hoover?
The cheapest apartment in Hoover is Regency Heights (55+ Community) which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Hoover costs $1,800.
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 24 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 $524 which is $1,276 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hoover.
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