Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ruppert Hills Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (22 Rentals)

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$950 - $1,095

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906 Benton Dr

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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Whiteway 2000
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Whiteway 2000

210 S Clinton StIowa City, IA 52240
Student Housing
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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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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 1 Bed unit found at Forest Ridge priced from $850. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest Ridge1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$995
IA City LoftsFirst Floor UnitsStudio,1BA$1,200
926 Harlocke St (IC)2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1,200
630 S Capitol2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1,365

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ruppert Hills, IA

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ruppert Hills 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 Ruppert Hills 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 Ruppert Hills 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
Oakcrest Condominiums2 BR / 1 BA 863 Sq Ft2BR,1BA$1.96
Forest Ridge2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.60
1 Triangle Pl, Unit 21 Triangle Pl1BR,1BA$1.85
The Nest Iowa CityB1 - 2x12BR,1BA$1.90
IA City LoftsFirst Floor UnitsStudio ,1BA$2.06
Hawks Ridge1 Bedroom-1 Bathroom Classic1BR,1BA$2.65
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ruppert Hills, Iowa City, IA

Ranked #19

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,690.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ruppert Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Ruppert Hills is Forest Ridge which is listed at $850, 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 8 regular apartments in Ruppert Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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