Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Woods Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (14 Rentals)

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property at 2130 Davis St

2130 Davis St

Iowa CityIA52240
property at 507 Kimball Rd

507 Kimball Rd

Iowa CityIA52245

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Cross Park Avenue
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cross Park Avenue

801-845 Cross Park AveIowa 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
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Oak Woods, Iowa City, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oak Woods Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oak Woods area of Iowa City, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Regency Heights (55+ Community) priced from $875. Claremont Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $985. Here are the most affordable Oak Woods apartments for rent in Iowa City, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Regency Heights (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Claremont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$985
Nex Senior (55+) ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,200
Ridge at Scott Park3bd/2bath3BR,2BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Woods, IA

As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oak Woods area is the $1.48 price per square foot 2bd/2bath with office Model at Ridge at Scott Park in the in the Fair Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Oak Woods apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Nex Senior (55+) Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Saddlebrook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Woods apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ridge at Scott Park2bd/2bath with office2BR,2BA$1.48
Nex Senior (55+) ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.35
Claremont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.12
The Quarters Iowa CityA2 - 2x12BR,1BA$0.90
Regency Heights (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oak Woods, Iowa City, IA

Ranked #10

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

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Woods Apartments

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oak Woods?

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

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Oak Woods?

Cheap apartments in Oak Woods have an average cost of $1,136 which is $2,164 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Woods.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.