Cheap Homes for Rent in Northside Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (15 Rentals)

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property at 613 E College St

$695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

613 E College St

Iowa CityIA52240

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property at 118 S Dubuque St

$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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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. Whiteway 2000 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Northside apartments for rent in Iowa City, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
308 N Linn StStudio1BR,1BA$800
Whiteway 2000StudioStudio,1BA$900
Claremont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,025
Belmont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,095
Vogel HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northside, IA

As of April 26, 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
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
Whiteway 2000StudioStudio ,1BA$1.80
Vogel HouseStudioStudio ,1BA$2.30
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
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northside

What type of rentals are currently available in Northside?

There are currently 85 Apartments for Rent in Northside, IA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $3,299. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northside ranging from $625 to $4,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Northside?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Northside ranges from $625 to $4,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,945.

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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