Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lucas Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (53 Rentals)

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property at 118 S Dubuque St

$895 - $995

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Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Aug 1

118 S Dubuque St

Iowa CityIA52240

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property at 109 S Johnson St

$1,050

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$1,050
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 7

109 S Johnson St

Iowa CityIA52240
property at 173 S Scott Blvd

$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 3

173 S Scott Blvd

Iowa CityIA52245
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1 Bedroom Apartments

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507 E College StIowa City, IA 52240
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Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments

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355 S Gilbert StIowa City, IA 52240
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Sycamore Coop
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore Coop

2001 Kountry Ln SEIowa City, IA 52240
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Cross Park Avenue
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cross Park Avenue

801-845 Cross Park AveIowa City, IA 52240
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625 E Burlington St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

625 E Burlington St

625 E Burlington StIowa City, IA 52240
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Violet Square
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Violet Square

501-511 S Gilbert StIowa City, IA 52240
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631 S Van Buren St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

631 S Van Buren St

631 S Van Buren StIowa City, IA 52240
Student Housing
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SoDo Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SoDo Flats

322 E Prentiss StIowa City, IA 52240
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530 N Dubuque St
2 Bedroom Apartments

530 N Dubuque St

530 N Dubuque StIowa City, IA 52245
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Hawkeye Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hawkeye Park

432 S Dubuque StIowa City, IA 52240
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804 N Dubuque St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

804 N Dubuque St

804 N Dubuque StIowa City, IA 52245
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929 Iowa Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

929 Iowa Ave

929 Iowa AveIowa City, IA 52240
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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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The Overlook
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Overlook

3155 Shire LnIowa City, IA 52240
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720 E Market St
2 Bedroom Apartments

720 E Market St

720 E Market StIowa City, IA 52245

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Lucas, Iowa City, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lucas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lucas 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 Lucas apartments for rent in Iowa City, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
308 N Linn StStudio1BR,1BA$800
Regency Heights (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Claremont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,025
Belmont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,095
811 E College StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
712 E Market StMarket Street Apartments2BR,1BA$1,300
Whiteway Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
630 S Capitol2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1,365

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lucas, IA

As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lucas 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 Lucas 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 Lucas apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
630 S Capitol4 bedroom 4 bath4BR,4BA$0.88
The Quarters Iowa CityC1 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.59
Claremont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.16
Belmont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.30
The Nest Iowa CityB3 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.68
712 E Market StMarket Street Apartments2BR,1BA$1.68
Whiteway Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.07
Regency Heights (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.99
308 N Linn StStudioStudio ,1BA$2.00

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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 308 N Linn St which is listed at $800, 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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