Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northside Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (28 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Northside area of Iowa City.

property at 308 N Clinton St

$1,245

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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308 N Clinton St, Unit # 5

308 N Clinton St
Iowa CityIA52245

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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

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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
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811 E College St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

811 E College St

811 E College StIowa City, IA 52240
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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. 712 E Market St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Northside apartments for rent in Iowa City, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
308 N Linn StStudio1BR,1BA$800
712 E Market StMarket Street Apartments2BR,1BA$1,300
Manville Terrace2x12BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northside, IA

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northside area is the $1.50 price per square foot 512 E Burlington St Model at 512 E Burlington St, Unit 1 in the in the Fair Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Northside apartment is the Market Street Apartments Model at 712 E Market St starting at $1,300 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.
512 E Burlington St, Unit 1512 E Burlington St2BR,2BA$1.50
712 E Market StMarket Street Apartments2BR,1BA$1.68
The Nest Iowa CityB2 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.70
308 N Linn StStudioStudio ,1BA$2.00

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Northside, Iowa City, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northside Apartments

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

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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