Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ruppert Hills Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (32 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Ruppert Hills area of Iowa City.

property at 118 S Dubuque St

$895 - $995

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Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Aug 1

118 S Dubuque St

Iowa CityIA52240

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property at 303 Grandview Ct

$1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

303 Grandview Ct, Unit 303, Unit 303

303 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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Hawkeye Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hawkeye Park

432 S Dubuque StIowa City, IA 52240
Student Housing
  • Utilities Included

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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 $830. Whiteway 2000 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. 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$830
Whiteway 2000StudioStudio,1BA$900
Seville1 BR - Sublet1BR,1BA$905
1165 S Riverside DrStudio - TwinStudio,1BA$990
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Vogel HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Willow Ridge Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,200
926 Harlocke St (IC)2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1,250
IA City LoftsLarge Studio UnitsStudio,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ruppert Hills, IA

As of May 01, 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 $1,250 with a $1.25 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$1.25
The Nest Iowa CityB3 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.68
Forest Ridge2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.47
1 Triangle Pl, Unit 21 Triangle Pl1BR,1BA$1.85
Seville1 BR - Sublet1BR,1BA$1.34
IA City LoftsFirst Floor UnitsStudio ,1BA$2.23
Vogel HouseStudioStudio ,1BA$2.30
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.99
Whiteway 2000StudioStudio ,1BA$1.80

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Ruppert Hills, Iowa City, IA

Ranked #18

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

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3.5
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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 $1,275.

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 $3,299.

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 34 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 $900 which is $2,399 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ruppert Hills.

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