
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Saddlebrook Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (50 Rentals)
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412 S Governor St

Forest Ridge

908 E Washington St

Regency Heights (55+ Community)

740 Michael St

736 Michael St

Sycamore Apartments

123 Iowa Ave

1165 S Riverside Dr
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631 S Van Buren St

Riverfront Crossings

SoDo Flats

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23 S Dubuque St, Unit 1

340 Ellis Ave

340 Ellis Ave

Mane Gate Apartments

IA City Lofts

Orchards & Woodlands

825 1/2 Pepperwood Ln
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The Forum At Lincoln

330 Ridgeland Avenue

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512 E Burlington St, Unit 1

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Michael Street Apartments

Carriage Hill

Sycamore Coop

Del Ray Ridge Apartments

Oakcrest
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Cross Park Avenue

906 E Burlington Street Iowa City IA

625 E Burlington St

Violet Square

Whiteway 2000

Parish Apartments

5 Woolf Ave

Town Square Apartments

530 N Dubuque St

Hawkeye Park
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Claremont Apartments

929 Iowa Ave

Altamont Apartments

Belmont Apartments

The Overlook

720 E Market St

Vogel House

Woodlands

Breckenridge Apartments

Lucas Street 4-Plex
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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 | $1,181 | $800 | $1,495 |
| Saddlebrook 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,150 | $800 | $1,945 |
| Saddlebrook 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,296 | $695 | $2,400 |
| Saddlebrook 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,233 | $695 | $3,300 |
| Saddlebrook 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,110 | $1,800 | $2,730 |
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There are currently 50 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 |
| Sycamore Apartments | One Bedroom Units | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
| 1165 S Riverside Dr | Studio - Twin | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| SoDo Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Claremont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Belmont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Orchards & Woodlands | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Saddlebrook, IA
As of March 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Saddlebrook 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 Saddlebrook apartment is the C1 - 3x3 Model at The Quarters Iowa City starting at $695 with a $0.59 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 630 S Capitol | 4 bedroom 4 bath | 4BR,4BA | $0.88 |
| The Quarters Iowa City | C1 - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.59 |
| 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 |
| 712 E Market St | Market Street Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| The Nest Iowa City | B2 - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Forest Ridge | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| Mane Gate Apartments | Updated Small One Bed with W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| 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
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 $1,100.
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 29 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 $658 which is $2,240 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Saddlebrook.
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