
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Lucas Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $855 (25 Rentals)


404 Peterson St

173 S Scott Blvd

Orchards & Woodlands

Regency Heights (55+ Community)

Total Monthly Price
512 E Burlington St, Unit 1
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Cross Park Avenue

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Del Ray Ridge Apartments

631 S Van Buren St

530 N Dubuque St

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Nex Senior (55+) Apartments

929 Iowa Ave

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Belmont Apartments

332 Friendship St

720 E Market St
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Town Square Apartments

477 S Scott Blvd

902 North Dodge Street Apartments

906 North Dodge Street Iowa City IA

521 Kirkwood Ave

614 E Jefferson St
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Woodlands
Lucas, Iowa City, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lucas?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Studio Apartments | $1,381 | $960 | $1,850 |
| Lucas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,192 | $734 | $1,945 |
Lucas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,337 | $855 | $1,895 |
| Lucas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,133 | $695 | $3,300 |
| Lucas 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,265 | $1,800 | $2,730 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLucas, Iowa City, IA
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Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Lucas, Iowa City, IA
Robert Lucas Elementary School
Iowa City High School
Southeast Junior High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lucas Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lucas?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lucas is under $1,365.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lucas?
The cheapest apartment in Lucas is Claremont Apartments which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Lucas costs $2,265.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lucas?
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 20 regular apartments in Lucas 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 Lucas?
Cheap apartments in Lucas have an average cost of $784 which is $1,481 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lucas.
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