Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ruppert Hills Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (24 Rentals)
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Emerald Ct

156 Westside Dr, Unit 1st Floor

902 Benton Dr

1165 S Riverside Dr

Riverfront Crossings

Westgate Villa
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Ruppert Hills, Iowa City, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ruppert Hills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Ruppert Hills Studio Apartments | $1,160 | $990 | $1,265 |
Ruppert Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,326 | $830 | $1,950 |
Ruppert Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,525 | $930 | $3,350 |
Ruppert Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,847 | $1,175 | $3,300 |
Ruppert Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Ruppert Hills Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA.
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Cheapest Available Ruppert Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ruppert Hills area of Iowa City, IA is a Studio unit found at 1165 S Riverside Dr priced from $990. Riverfront Crossings has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Ruppert Hills apartments for rent in Iowa City, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1165 S Riverside Dr | Studio - Twin | Studio,1BA | $990 |
Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Willow Ridge Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
316 Maddie | One bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Oakcrest Condominiums | 2 BR/1 BA 795 Sq Ft | 2BR,1BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ruppert Hills, IA
As of July 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ruppert Hills area is the $1.59 price per square foot B3 - 2x2 Model at The Nest Iowa City in the in the Fair Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,285. The second greatest value Ruppert Hills apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at 316 Maddie starting at $2,200 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the Cottage Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ruppert Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Nest Iowa City | B3 - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
316 Maddie | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
Oakcrest Condominiums | 2 BR/1 BA 795 Sq Ft | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
Replay | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.64 |
Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
Hive | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $4.40 |
1165 S Riverside Dr | Studio - Twin | Studio ,1BA | $3.96 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ruppert Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ruppert Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ruppert Hills is under $1,595.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ruppert Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Ruppert Hills is Riverfront Crossings which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in Ruppert Hills costs $1,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ruppert Hills?
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 4 regular apartments in Ruppert Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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