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

109 S Johnson St

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512 E Burlington St, Unit 1

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109 S Johnson St, Unit Furnished Sunny South

811 E College St
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712 E Market St

16 Green Mountain Dr

530 E Washington St

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518 N Van Buren St
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906 E Burlington Street Iowa City IA

625 E Burlington St

415 S Van Buren St

Parish Apartments

Hawkeye Park

530 N Dubuque St
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804 N Dubuque St

Claremont Apartments

929 Iowa Ave

902 North Dodge Street Apartments

The Altamont

Belmont Apartments
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720 E Market St

906 North Dodge Street Iowa City IA

614 E Jefferson St
Northside, Iowa City, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Studio Apartments | $1,385 | $960 | $1,850 |
| Northside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,754 | $1,250 | $1,945 |
| Northside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,496 | $1,200 | $2,400 |
| Northside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,647 | $1,205 | $2,100 |
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There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northside Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 308 N Linn St | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Belmont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| 811 E College St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| 712 E Market St | Market Street Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Whiteway Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Manville Terrace | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Vogel House Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| 316 Maddie | One bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| The Chauncey | Chauncey Residence | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| The Nest Iowa City | B3 - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| 316 Maddie | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.88 |
| 712 E Market St | Market Street Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| The Chauncey | Chauncey Residence | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| Whiteway Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.07 |
| Vogel House Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.42 |
| 811 E College St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| 308 N Linn St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorthside, Iowa City, IA
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Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.0Pet Friendly
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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