Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pepperwood Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (65 Rentals)

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property at 912 Benton Dr

$1,025

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$1,025

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$1,025

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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912 Benton Dr, Unit 912 Benton dr

912 Benton Dr
Iowa CityIA52246

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property at 308 N Clinton St

$1,245

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$1,245

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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308 N Clinton St, Unit # 5

308 N Clinton St
Iowa CityIA52245
property at 710 Kirkwood Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

710 Kirkwood Ave, Unit 710

710 Kirkwood Ave
Iowa CityIA52240

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Apartments at Iowa
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments

Apartments at Iowa

355 S Gilbert StIowa City, IA 52240
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Apartments at Iowa
1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartments at Iowa

507 E College StIowa City, IA 52240
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Carriage Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage Hill

700-710 Carriage HlIowa City, IA 52246
Corporate Housing
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Sycamore Coop
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore Coop

2001 Kountry Ln SEIowa City, IA 52240
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Oakcrest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakcrest

801 Oakcrest StIowa City, IA 52246
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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
Student Housing
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Violet Square
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Violet Square

501-511 S Gilbert StIowa City, IA 52240
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5 Woolf Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

5 Woolf Ave

5 Woolf AveIowa City, IA 52246
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1165 S Riverside Dr
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1165 S Riverside Dr

1165 S Riverside DrIowa City, IA 52246
Student Housing
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631 S Van Buren St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

631 S Van Buren St

631 S Van Buren StIowa City, IA 52240
Student Housing
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SoDo Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SoDo Flats

322 E Prentiss StIowa City, IA 52240
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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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929 Iowa Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

929 Iowa Ave

929 Iowa AveIowa City, IA 52240
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The Altamont
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Altamont

321 N Johnson StIowa City, IA 52245
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1050 Newton Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

1050 Newton Rd

1050 Newton RdIowa City, IA 52246
Student Housing
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The Overlook
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Overlook

3155 Shire LnIowa 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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Pepperwood, Iowa City, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Pepperwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Pepperwood area of Iowa City, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at 308 N Linn St priced from $800. 840 Maggard Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Pepperwood apartments for rent in Iowa City, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
308 N Linn StStudio1BR,1BA$800
840 Maggard Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$995
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Riverview WestStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
712 E Market StMarket Street Apartments2BR,1BA$1,300
The Forum At Lincoln2 Bed / 2 Bath - Half Renovated2BR,2BA$1,350
Manville Terrace2x12BR,1BA$1,400
1032 Newton Rd21BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pepperwood, IA

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pepperwood area is the $0.97 price per square foot 514 S Johnson St Model at 514 S Johnson St, Unit 4 Bedroom in the in the Fair Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Pepperwood apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Riverview West starting at $2,170 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Cottage Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pepperwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
514 S Johnson St, Unit 4 Bedroom514 S Johnson St4BR,2BA$0.97
Riverview West3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.48
Hawks Ridge4 Bedroom-2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$0.47
The Quarters Iowa CityD - 2x22BR,2BA$0.69
512 E Burlington St, Unit 1512 E Burlington St2BR,2BA$1.50
712 E Market StMarket Street Apartments2BR,1BA$1.68
The Nest Iowa CityB2 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.70
ReplayB32BR,2BA$1.73
The Forum At Lincoln2 Bed / 2 Bath - Half Renovated2BR,2BA$1.88
840 Maggard Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.52

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pepperwood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Pepperwood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pepperwood is under $1,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pepperwood?

The cheapest apartment in Pepperwood is 308 N Linn St which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Pepperwood costs $1,295.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pepperwood?

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 25 regular apartments in Pepperwood 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 Pepperwood?

Cheap apartments in Pepperwood have an average cost of $554 which is $741 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pepperwood.

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