
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Saddlebrook Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (55 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Saddlebrook area of Iowa City.


IA City Lofts

308 N Linn St

Forest Ridge

Regency Heights (55+ Community)

Sycamore Apartments

1165 S Riverside Dr

Riverfront Crossings

330 Ridgeland Ave

Mane Gate Apartments
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109 S Johnson St

Orchards & Woodlands

20 N Dodge St, Unit #1

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512 E Burlington St, Unit 1

530 E Washington St

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Carriage Hill

518 N Van Buren St
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Sycamore Coop

Del Ray Ridge Apartments

633 Walnut St

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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Parish Apartments

5 Woolf Ave

Town Square Apartments

SoDo Flats

631 S Van Buren St

Hawkeye Park

530 N Dubuque St

1115 S 1st Ave

Claremont Apartments

929 Iowa Ave
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The Altamont

471 S Scott Blvd

Belmont Apartments

The Overlook

720 E Market St

532 S Dubuque St

464 Peterson St

477 S Scott Blvd

11 Arbor Hill Cir

521 Kirkwood 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 | $1,305 | $780 | $1,850 |
| Saddlebrook 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,386 | $830 | $2,019 |
| Saddlebrook 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,340 | $855 | $2,400 |
| Saddlebrook 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,188 | $695 | $3,300 |
| Saddlebrook 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,110 | $1,800 | $2,730 |
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There are currently 55 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 $850. 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 | $850 |
| Regency Heights (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| 1165 S Riverside Dr | Studio - Twin | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Mane Gate Apartments | Small One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| IA City Lofts | Large Studio Units | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| 811 E College St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| 712 E Market St | Market Street Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Whiteway Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Saddlebrook, IA
As of June 18, 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 |
| The Forum At Lincoln | 3 bed / 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| The Nest Iowa City | B3 - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| 712 E Market St | Market Street Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Forest Ridge | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| Mane Gate Apartments | Small One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Regency Heights (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
| 308 N Linn St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.00 |
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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 $1,350.
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 $1,800.
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 48 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 $843 which is $957 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Saddlebrook.
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