
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Scott Boulevard East Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (51 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Scott Boulevard East area of Iowa City.


308 N Linn St

Sycamore Apartments

Regency Heights (55+ Community)

Riverfront Crossings

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612 S Van Buren St, Unit 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11

Mane Gate Apartments

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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518 N Van Buren St

Sycamore Coop

Del Ray Ridge Apartments

633 Walnut St

Cross Park Avenue

625 E Burlington St
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906 E Burlington Street Iowa City IA

912 2nd Ave

Violet Square

3004-3006 Stanford Ave

Town Square Apartments

SoDo Flats

631 S Van Buren St

530 N Dubuque St

1115 S 1st Ave

Hawkeye Park
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804 N Dubuque St

Claremont Apartments

929 Iowa Ave

The Altamont

532 S Dubuque St

902 North Dodge Street Apartments

471 S Scott Blvd

The Overlook

Belmont Apartments

720 E Market St
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4303 York Pl

917 S Gilbert Ct

464 Peterson St

477 S Scott Blvd

11 Arbor Hill Cir

906 North Dodge Street Iowa City IA

521 Kirkwood Ave

Lucas Street 4-Plex

Woodlands

Breckenridge Apartments
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Scott Boulevard East, Iowa City, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Scott Boulevard East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Boulevard East Studio Apartments | $1,365 | $960 | $1,550 |
| Scott Boulevard East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,355 | $925 | $1,945 |
| Scott Boulevard East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,353 | $855 | $2,400 |
| Scott Boulevard East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,132 | $695 | $3,300 |
| Scott Boulevard East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,265 | $1,800 | $2,730 |
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There are currently 51 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Scott Boulevard East Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA.
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Cheapest Available Scott Boulevard East Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Scott Boulevard East area of Iowa City, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at 308 N Linn St priced from $800. Riverfront Crossings has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Scott Boulevard East apartments for rent in Iowa City, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 308 N Linn St | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Mane Gate Apartments | Small One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Belmont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| 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 |
| 630 S Capitol | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,365 |
| Vogel House Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| 316 Maddie | One bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scott Boulevard East, IA
As of June 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scott Boulevard East 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 Scott Boulevard East 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 Scott Boulevard East 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 |
| Belmont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| The Nest Iowa City | B3 - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| 712 E Market St | Market Street Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| The Chauncey | Chauncey Residence | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Mane Gate Apartments | Small One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Vogel House Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.42 |
| Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
| 308 N Linn St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Scott Boulevard East Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Scott Boulevard East?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Scott Boulevard East is under $1,550.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Scott Boulevard East?
The cheapest apartment in Scott Boulevard East is 308 N Linn St which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Scott Boulevard East costs $2,265.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Scott Boulevard East?
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 20 regular apartments in Scott Boulevard East 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 Scott Boulevard East?
Cheap apartments in Scott Boulevard East have an average cost of $771 which is $1,494 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Scott Boulevard East.
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