
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Saddlebrook Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (68 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Saddlebrook area of Iowa City.


308 N Linn St

Forest Ridge

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630 Walnut St, Unit 630, Unit 630

908 E Washington St

Regency Heights (55+ Community)

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319 E Washington St, Unit 100, Unit 100

118 S Dubuque St

Whiteway 2000

Sycamore Apartments
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1165 S Riverside Dr

Riverfront Crossings

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23 S Dubuque St, Unit 1, Unit 1

330 Ridgeland Avenue

340 Ellis Ave

Mane Gate Apartments

912 Benton Dr, Unit 12, Unit 12

902 Benton Dr

173 S Scott Blvd

2500 Muscatine Ave, Unit G, Unit G
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Orchards & Woodlands

Vogel House

2100 S.Scott Blvd #66 Unit 66

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512 E Burlington St, Unit 1, Unit 1

530 E Washington St

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Carriage Hill

532 S Dubuque St
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932 E College St

Sycamore Coop

Del Ray Ridge Apartments

Oakcrest

Cross Park Avenue

906 E Burlington Street Iowa City IA

625 E Burlington St

912 2nd Ave

Violet Square

415 S Van Buren St
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210 E Davenport St

Parish Apartments

5 Woolf Ave

Town Square Apartments

322 Friendship St

SoDo Flats

631 S Van Buren St

Hawkeye Park

530 N Dubuque St

1115 S 1st Ave
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Saddlebrook, Iowa City, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Saddlebrook?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saddlebrook Studio Apartments | $1,139 | $780 | $1,495 |
| Saddlebrook 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,212 | $800 | $2,400 |
| Saddlebrook 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,310 | $695 | $2,400 |
| Saddlebrook 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,214 | $695 | $3,300 |
| Saddlebrook 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,110 | $1,800 | $2,730 |
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There are currently 68 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Saddlebrook Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA.
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Cheapest Available Saddlebrook Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Saddlebrook area of Iowa City, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at 308 N Linn St priced from $800. Forest Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $830. Here are the most affordable Saddlebrook apartments for rent in Iowa City, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 308 N Linn St | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Forest Ridge | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| Regency Heights (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Whiteway 2000 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Sycamore Apartments | One Bedroom Units | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
| 1165 S Riverside Dr | Studio - Twin | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Claremont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Altamont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Belmont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Saddlebrook, IA
As of May 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Saddlebrook area is the $0.59 price per square foot C1 - 3x3 Model at The Quarters Iowa City in the in the Fair Meadows neighborhood starting from $695. The second greatest value Saddlebrook apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Altamont Apartments starting at $1,050 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Fair Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Saddlebrook apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Quarters Iowa City | C1 - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.59 |
| Altamont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Orchards & Woodlands | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Claremont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Belmont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| The Nest Iowa City | B3 - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| 628 N Linn St, Unit #4 | 628 N Linn St | 3BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 712 E Market St | Market Street Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Forest Ridge | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| Regency Heights (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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Best Local Schools in Saddlebrook, Iowa City, IA
Grant Wood Elementary School
Iowa City High School
Southeast Junior High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Saddlebrook Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Saddlebrook?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Saddlebrook is under $1,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Saddlebrook?
The cheapest apartment in Saddlebrook is 308 N Linn St which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Saddlebrook costs $2,898.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Saddlebrook?
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 44 regular apartments in Saddlebrook 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 Saddlebrook?
Cheap apartments in Saddlebrook have an average cost of $760 which is $2,138 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Saddlebrook.
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