
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lucas Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (40 Rentals)
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308 N Linn St

Sycamore Apartments

Regency Heights (55+ Community)

Riverfront Crossings

Mane Gate Apartments

Orchards & Woodlands

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633 Walnut St

532 S Dubuque St

Cross Park Avenue

625 E Burlington St

906 E Burlington Street Iowa City IA
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Violet Square

415 S Van Buren St

Town Square Apartments

631 S Van Buren St

SoDo Flats

2434 Lakeside Dr

530 N Dubuque St

Hawkeye Park
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Claremont Apartments

804 N Dubuque St

929 Iowa Ave

902 North Dodge Street Apartments

The Altamont

The Overlook

Belmont Apartments

720 E Market St
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464 Peterson St

477 S Scott Blvd

906 North Dodge Street Iowa City IA

Breckenridge Apartments

614 E Jefferson St

Lucas Street 4-Plex

Woodlands

2018 Waterfront Dr
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Studio Apartments | $1,626 | $960 | $1,990 |
| Lucas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,262 | $925 | $1,945 |
| Lucas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,357 | $855 | $1,720 |
| Lucas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,365 | $725 | $3,300 |
| Lucas 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,265 | $1,800 | $2,730 |
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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 308 N Linn St priced from $800. Sycamore Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Lucas apartments for rent in Iowa City, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 308 N Linn St | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Sycamore Apartments | One Bedroom Units | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Mane Gate Apartments | Small One Bed with W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| 630 S Capitol | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,365 |
| The Chauncey | Studio, One Bed — Standard | Studio,1BA | $1,690 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lucas, IA
As of July 23, 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 B3 - 2x2 Model at The Nest Iowa City starting at $1,360 with a $1.68 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 630 S Capitol | 4 bedroom 4 bath | 4BR,4BA | $0.88 |
| The Nest Iowa City | B3 - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| The Chauncey | Studio, Two Bed — Standard | Studio ,1BA | $2.51 |
| Mane Gate Apartments | Small One Bed with W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
| Sycamore Apartments | One Bedroom Units | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 308 N Linn St | Studio | Studio ,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 $1,690.
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 4 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 $758 which is $1,507 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lucas.
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