
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Woods Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (13 Rentals)
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Regency Heights (55+ Community)

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Oak Woods, Iowa City, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oak Woods?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Oak Woods Studio Apartments | $1,136 | $990 | $1,265 |
Oak Woods 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,128 | $895 | $1,950 |
Oak Woods 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,309 | $620 | $3,350 |
Oak Woods 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,155 | $650 | $1,795 |
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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 Sycamore Apartments priced from $895. Regency Heights (55+ Community) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable Oak Woods apartments for rent in Iowa City, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Sycamore Apartments | One Bedroom Units | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Regency Heights (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
Claremont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $985 |
1165 S Riverside Dr | Studio - Twin | Studio,1BA | $990 |
The Quarters Iowa City | F2 - 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Woods, IA
As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oak Woods area is the $1.62 price per square foot 3bd/2bath Model at Ridge at Scott Park in the in the Fair Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Oak Woods apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Orchards & Woodlands starting at $1,100 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Cottage Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Woods apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Ridge at Scott Park | 3bd/2bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.62 |
Orchards & Woodlands | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Claremont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
The Nest Iowa City | B3 - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
316 Maddie | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
Mane Gate Apartments | Small One Bed with W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Regency Heights (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
811 E College St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
The Quarters Iowa City | F2 - 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
Sycamore Apartments | One Bedroom Units | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
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Best Local Schools in Oak Woods, Iowa City, IA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Woods Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Oak Woods?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oak Woods is under $1,669.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oak Woods?
The cheapest apartment in Oak Woods is Sycamore Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Oak Woods costs $1,175.
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 17 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 $331 which is $844 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Woods.
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