Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ruppert Hills Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (25 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Ruppert Hills area of Iowa City.

Emerald Ct

156 Westside Dr, Unit 3rd Floor

808 Benton Dr, Unit 23
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23 S Dubuque St, Unit 3

Riverfront Crossings

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1006 Oakcrest Street Apartments

317 Myrtle Ave, Unit #1
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926 Harlocke St (IC)
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156 Westside Dr

810 Benton Dr
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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 | $1,136 | $995 | $1,265 |
Ruppert Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,404 | $830 | $2,495 |
Ruppert Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,537 | $930 | $3,350 |
Ruppert Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,885 | $1,175 | $3,300 |
Ruppert Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,138 | $1,650 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 25 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 1 Bed unit found at Forest Ridge priced from $830. 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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Forest Ridge | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
1006 Oakcrest Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
IA City Lofts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
926 Harlocke St (IC) | 2 BR/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ruppert Hills, IA
As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ruppert Hills area is the $1.68 price per square foot 302 Melrose Ct Model at 302 Melrose Ct, Unit 1 in the in the Cottage Hill neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Ruppert Hills apartment is the 4 bedroom 4 bath Model at 630 S Capitol starting at $1,365 with a $0.88 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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302 Melrose Ct, Unit 1 | 302 Melrose Ct | 4BR,2BA | $1.68 |
630 S Capitol | 4 bedroom 4 bath | 4BR,4BA | $0.88 |
926 Harlocke St (IC) | 2 BR/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
1006 Oakcrest Street Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Oakcrest Condominiums | 2 BR/1 BA 795 Sq Ft | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Forest Ridge | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
IA City Lofts | Large Studio With Balcony | Studio ,1BA | $2.17 |
The Nest Iowa City | A1 - 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.61 |
Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
Hive | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $4.40 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRuppert Hills, Iowa City, IA
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Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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 $1,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ruppert Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Ruppert Hills is Forest Ridge which is listed at $830, 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 12 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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