Cheap Homes for Rent in Ruppert Hills Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $800 (11 Rentals)

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property at 808 Benton Dr

$1,095

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

808 Benton Dr

Iowa CityIA52246

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property at 906 Benton Dr

$950 - $1,095

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

906 Benton Dr

Iowa CityIA52246
property at 803 Melrose Ave

$1,295

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

803 Melrose Ave

Iowa CityIA52246

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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. 1165 S Riverside Dr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $990. 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
1165 S Riverside DrStudio - TwinStudio,1BA$990
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$995
IA City Lofts0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,100
Willow Ridge Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ruppert Hills, IA

As of February 25, 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
1000 Melrose Ave, Unit #1 or #2 Melrose1000 Melrose Ave1BR,1BA$1.24
Forest Ridge2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.47
The Nest Iowa CityB1 - 2x12BR,1BA$1.90
IA City LoftsFirst Floor UnitsStudio ,1BA$2.06
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.99
Hawks Ridge1 Bedroom-1 Bathroom Classic1BR,1BA$2.65
1165 S Riverside DrStudio - TwinStudio ,1BA$3.96

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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 Ruppert Hills

What type of rentals are currently available in Ruppert Hills?

There are currently 81 Apartments for Rent in Ruppert Hills, IA with pricing that ranges from $830 to $3,300. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ruppert Hills ranging from $895 to $3,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ruppert Hills?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ruppert Hills ranges from $895 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,895.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Ruppert Hills?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Ruppert Hills range from $1,205 to $3,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $2,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,175 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,800.

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