Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northside Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (27 Rentals)

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property at 109 S Johnson St

$1,050

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109 S Johnson St

Iowa CityIA52240

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Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments

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355 S Gilbert StIowa City, IA 52240
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1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartments at Iowa

507 E College StIowa 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
Student Housing
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Parish Apartments
Studio Apartments

Parish Apartments

108 McLean StIowa City, IA 52246
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Hawkeye Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hawkeye Park

432 S Dubuque StIowa City, IA 52240
Student Housing
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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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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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The Altamont
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Altamont

321 N Johnson StIowa City, IA 52245

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720 E Market St
2 Bedroom Apartments

720 E Market St

720 E Market StIowa City, IA 52245

Northside, Iowa City, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northside area of Iowa City, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at 308 N Linn St priced from $800. Belmont Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable Northside apartments for rent in Iowa City, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
308 N Linn StStudio1BR,1BA$800
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
Manville Terrace2x12BR,1BA$1,400
Vogel House Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450
316 MaddieOne bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,550
The ChaunceyChauncey Residence1BR,1BA$1,890

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northside, IA

As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northside area is the $1.30 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Belmont Apartments in the in the Fair Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,095. The second greatest value Northside 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 Northside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Belmont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.30
The Nest Iowa CityB3 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.68
316 MaddieTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.88
712 E Market StMarket Street Apartments2BR,1BA$1.68
The ChaunceyChauncey Residence1BR,1BA$2.70
Whiteway Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.07
Vogel House Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.42
811 E College StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.59
308 N Linn StStudioStudio ,1BA$2.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northside, Iowa City, IA

Ranked #16

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northside is under $1,890.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northside?

The cheapest apartment in Northside is 308 N Linn St which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Northside costs $1,890.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northside?

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 10 regular apartments in Northside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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