
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Horn Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (24 Rentals)
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Forest Ridge

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2601 Westwinds Dr, Unit 4, Unit 4

Seville

Emerald Ct

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812 Benton Dr, Unit #11, Unit #11

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810 Benton Dr, Unit #11, Unit #11

902 Benton Dr
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Westgate Villa

102 Grandview Ct, Unit 102, Unit 102

Michael Street Apartments

1100 Oakcrest Apartments

Carriage Hill

Finkbine Lane

2609 Westwinds Dr
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2635 Westwinds Dr

Oakcrest

2639 Westwinds Dr

1447 Aber Ave

5 Woolf Ave

156 Westside Dr

808 Benton Dr

1006 Oakcrest Street Apartments
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Horn, Iowa City, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Horn?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horn Studio Apartments | $1,412 | $1,325 | $1,500 |
| Horn 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,124 | $830 | $1,550 |
| Horn 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,255 | $825 | $1,725 |
| Horn 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,616 | $1,225 | $1,795 |
| Horn 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Horn Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA.
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Cheapest Available Horn Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Horn area of Iowa City, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Forest Ridge priced from $850. Willow Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Horn apartments for rent in Iowa City, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Ridge | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Willow Ridge Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| 926 Harlocke St (IC) | 2 BR/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| 1032 Newton Rd | 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| The Forum At Lincoln | 3 bed / 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Horn, IA
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Horn area is the $1.73 price per square foot 3 bed / 2 bath Model at The Forum At Lincoln in the in the Cottage Hill neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Horn apartment is the 2 BR/1 BA Model at 926 Harlocke St (IC) starting at $1,250 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Cottage Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Horn apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Forum At Lincoln | 3 bed / 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| 926 Harlocke St (IC) | 2 BR/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Forest Ridge | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| 904 Oakcrest St | 904 Oakcrest St | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| 1032 Newton Rd | 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Horn Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Horn?
The cheapest apartment in Horn is Forest Ridge which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Horn costs $1,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Horn?
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 4 regular apartments in Horn that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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