Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ruppert Hills Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (36 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 313 Grandview Ct

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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313 Grandview Ct, Unit 313

313 Grandview Ct
Iowa CityIA52246

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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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Oakcrest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakcrest

801 Oakcrest StIowa City, IA 52246
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104 Westside Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

104 Westside Dr

104 Westside DrIowa 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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Hawkeye Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hawkeye Park

432 S Dubuque StIowa City, IA 52240
Student Housing
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915 Harlocke
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

915 Harlocke

915 Harlocke StIowa City, IA 52246
Student Housing
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Sabin Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sabin Townhomes

175 E Prentiss StIowa City, IA 52245
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Plaza Towers Condominiums
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza Towers Condominiums

221 E College StIowa City, IA 52240
Furnished
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Oakcrest Condominiums
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakcrest Condominiums

1000 Oakcrest StIowa City, IA 52246
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725 S Clinton St
3 Bedroom Apartments

725 S Clinton St

725 S Clinton StIowa City, IA 52240
Student Housing
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Ruppert Hills, Iowa City, IA Local Guide

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 Riverfront Crossings priced from $995. Riverview West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Ruppert Hills apartments for rent in Iowa City, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Riverview WestStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Willow Ridge Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ruppert Hills, IA

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ruppert Hills area is the $1.48 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Riverview West in the in the Cottage Hill neighborhood starting from $2,170. The second greatest value Ruppert Hills apartment is the 4 Bedroom-2 Bathroom Model at Hawks Ridge starting at $600 with a $0.47 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Riverview West3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.48
Hawks Ridge4 Bedroom-2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$0.47
The Nest Iowa CityB2 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.70
ReplayB32BR,2BA$1.73
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.99

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ruppert Hills, Iowa City, IA

Ranked #15

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ruppert Hills Apartments

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 $1,300.

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 16 regular apartments in Ruppert Hills 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 Ruppert Hills?

Cheap apartments in Ruppert Hills have an average cost of $758 which is $542 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ruppert Hills.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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