
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Woods Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (31 Rentals)
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811 E College St

712 E Market St

Regency Heights (55+ Community)

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109 S Johnson St, Unit Furnished Sunny South

Eastbrook Flats

Lucas Street 4-Plex
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905 E Burlington Street Iowa City IA

645 S Lucas St

107 S Lucas St

2410 Lakeside Dr

1102 Hollywood Blvd

902 North Dodge Street Apartments

906 North Dodge Street Iowa City IA
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Dodge Street Apartments

Cross Park Avenue

Keokuk Street

906 E Burlington Street Iowa City IA

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Altamont Apartments

Belmont Apartments
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720 E Market St

Woodlands

Hickory Hill Townhomes

Apartments by Baculis

929 Iowa Ave

Edon Apartments

Town and Campus Apartments
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Montclair Park

Nex Senior (55+) Apartments

917 E College St
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Woods Studio Apartments | $1,395 | $1,295 | $1,495 |
| Oak Woods 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,175 | $734 | $1,495 |
| Oak Woods 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,434 | $855 | $1,895 |
| Oak Woods 3 Bedroom Apartments | $926 | $695 | $1,750 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Oak Woods Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA.
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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 Regency Heights (55+ Community) priced from $875. Claremont Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Oak Woods apartments for rent in Iowa City, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regency Heights (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Claremont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| 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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Woods, IA
As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Woods area is the $0.59 price per square foot C1 - 3x3 Model at The Quarters Iowa City in the in the Fair Meadows neighborhood starting from $695. The second greatest value Oak Woods apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Claremont Apartments starting at $1,025 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Fair Meadows 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Quarters Iowa City | C1 - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.59 |
| Claremont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Belmont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 712 E Market St | Market Street Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Regency Heights (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 109 S Johnson St, Unit Furnished Sunny South | 109 S Johnson St | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| 811 E College St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
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Best Local Schools in Oak Woods, Iowa City, IA
Helen Lemme Elementary School
Iowa City High School
Southeast Junior High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Woods Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oak Woods?
The cheapest apartment in Oak Woods is Regency Heights (55+ Community) which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Oak Woods costs $1,597.
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