
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lucas Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (40 Rentals)
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220 E Washington St, Unit 1

711 E Burlington St, Unit 2

Regency Heights (55+ Community)

Riverfront Crossings

Mane Gate Apartments

902 North Dodge Street Apartments

1006 Oakcrest Street Apartments

Forum at Lincoln
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2707 Triple Crown Ln

512 E Burlington St, Unit 1

304 S Summit St, Unit 103
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Lucas, Iowa City, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lucas?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lucas Studio Apartments | $1,111 | $895 | $1,265 |
Lucas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,183 | $895 | $1,950 |
Lucas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,344 | $620 | $3,350 |
Lucas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,233 | $650 | $3,300 |
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There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Lucas Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA.
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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 Regency Heights (55+ Community) priced from $935. Claremont Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $985. Here are the most affordable Lucas apartments for rent in Iowa City, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Regency Heights (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
Claremont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $985 |
Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
The Quarters Iowa City | F2 - 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Forum at Lincoln | Forum - 1b | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Orchards & Woodlands | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
1006 Oakcrest Street Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
811 E College St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Mane Gate Apartments | 3 Bed / 2 Bath with W/D | 3BR,2BA | $1,405 |
Oakcrest Condominiums | 2 BR/1 BA 795 Sq Ft | 2BR,1BA | $1,610 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lucas, IA
As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lucas area is the $1.32 price per square foot Remodeled 3 Bed / 2 Bath with W/D Model at Mane Gate Apartments in the in the Fair Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Lucas apartment is the 3bd/2bath Model at Ridge at Scott Park starting at $1,750 with a $1.62 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Mane Gate Apartments | Remodeled 3 Bed / 2 Bath with W/D | 3BR,2BA | $1.32 |
Ridge at Scott Park | 3bd/2bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.62 |
Orchards & Woodlands | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
1006 Oakcrest Street Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
613 S Dubuque St | 3 Bed | 3BR,2BA | $1.81 |
Claremont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
The Nest Iowa City | B3 - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
Oakcrest Condominiums | 2 BR/1 BA 795 Sq Ft | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Regency Heights (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLucas, Iowa City, IA
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Among neighborhoods in Iowa City, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
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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 the price of a cheap apartment in Lucas?
The cheapest apartment in Lucas is Regency Heights (55+ Community) which is listed at $935, while the average apartment in Lucas costs $1,405.
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 15 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 $241 which is $1,164 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lucas.
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