Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Roosevelt Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (18 Rentals)

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123 Iowa Ave

Iowa CityIA52240

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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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Finkbine Lane
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Finkbine Lane

302 Finkbine LnIowa City, IA 52246
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Oakcrest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakcrest

801 Oakcrest StIowa City, IA 52246
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Whiteway 2000
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Whiteway 2000

210 S Clinton StIowa City, IA 52240
Student Housing
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5 Woolf Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

5 Woolf Ave

5 Woolf AveIowa City, IA 52246
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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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Roosevelt, Iowa City, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Roosevelt Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Roosevelt area of Iowa City, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Forest Ridge priced from $830. 1165 S Riverside Dr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $990. Here are the most affordable Roosevelt apartments for rent in Iowa City, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest Ridge1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$830
1165 S Riverside DrStudio - TwinStudio,1BA$990
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$995
IA City Lofts0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,100
Willow Ridge Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roosevelt, IA

As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Roosevelt area is the $0.88 price per square foot 4 bedroom 4 bath Model at 630 S Capitol in the in the Cottage Hill neighborhood starting from $1,365. The second greatest value Roosevelt apartment is the 2 BR/1 BA Model at 926 Harlocke St (IC) starting at $1,200 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Cottage Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Roosevelt apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
630 S Capitol4 bedroom 4 bath4BR,4BA$0.88
926 Harlocke St (IC)2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.20
1000 Melrose Ave, Unit #1 or #2 Melrose1000 Melrose Ave1BR,1BA$1.24
Forest Ridge2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.47
The Forum At LincolnFurnished 2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.35
1032 Newton Rd21BR,1BA$2.03
The Nest Iowa CityB1 - 2x12BR,1BA$1.90
IA City LoftsFirst Floor UnitsStudio ,1BA$2.06
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.99
Hawks Ridge1 Bedroom-1 Bathroom Classic1BR,1BA$2.65

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Roosevelt, Iowa City, IA

Ranked #20

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

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2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Roosevelt Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Roosevelt?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Roosevelt is at 1165 S Riverside Dr listed at $990.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Roosevelt Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Roosevelt Apartment is $830 at Forest Ridge.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Roosevelt Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Roosevelt is starting from $1,100 at Forest Ridge.

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