Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northside Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (42 Rentals)

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

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$895 - $995

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Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Aug 1

118 S Dubuque St

Iowa CityIA52240

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Apartments at Iowa
1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartments at Iowa

507 E College StIowa City, IA 52240
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Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments

Apartments at Iowa

355 S Gilbert 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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Whiteway 2000
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Whiteway 2000

210 S Clinton 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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property at 429 N Gilbert St

$950 - $1,400

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

429 N Gilbert St

Iowa CityIA52245
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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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929 Iowa Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

929 Iowa Ave

929 Iowa AveIowa City, IA 52240
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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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Vogel House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Vogel House

255 Iowa AveIowa City, IA 52240
Corporate Housing

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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. Claremont Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Northside apartments for rent in Iowa City, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
308 N Linn StStudio1BR,1BA$800
Claremont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,025
Belmont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,095
712 E Market StMarket Street Apartments2BR,1BA$1,300
Manville Terrace2x12BR,1BA$1,400
316 MaddieOne bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northside, IA

As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northside area is the $1.16 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Claremont Apartments in the in the Fair Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,025. The second greatest value Northside apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Belmont Apartments starting at $1,095 with a $1.30 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.
Claremont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.16
Belmont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.30
316 MaddieTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.88
712 E Market StMarket Street Apartments2BR,1BA$1.68
The Nest Iowa CityB1 - 2x12BR,1BA$1.90
308 N Linn StStudioStudio ,1BA$2.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northside, Iowa City, IA

Ranked #12

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northside Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northside Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northside Apartment is $800 at 308 N Linn St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Northside Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northside is starting from $1,025 at Claremont Apartments.

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