Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Iowa City Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (45 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Iowa City area of Iowa City.

property at 912 2nd Ave

$895

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

912 2nd Ave

Iowa CityIA52245

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property at 3852 Liberty Dr

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Mar 1

3852 Liberty Dr, Unit 13

3852 Liberty Dr
Iowa CityIA52240
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Apartments at Iowa
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments

Apartments at Iowa

355 S Gilbert StIowa City, IA 52240
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Sycamore Coop
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore Coop

2001 Kountry Ln SEIowa City, IA 52240
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Oakcrest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakcrest

801 Oakcrest StIowa City, IA 52246
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Cross Park Avenue
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cross Park Avenue

801-845 Cross Park AveIowa City, IA 52240
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625 E Burlington St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

625 E Burlington St

625 E Burlington StIowa City, IA 52240
Student Housing
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Violet Square
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Violet Square

501-511 S Gilbert StIowa City, IA 52240
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Hawkeye Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hawkeye Park

432 S Dubuque StIowa City, IA 52240
Student Housing
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The Overlook
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Overlook

3155 Shire LnIowa City, IA 52240
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Lucas Street 4-Plex
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Lucas Street 4-Plex

641 S Lucas StIowa City, IA 52240
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Woodlands
2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodlands

2010-2110 Broadway StIowa City, IA 52240

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South Iowa City, Iowa City, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Iowa City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Iowa City area of Iowa City, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sycamore Apartments priced from $895. 1165 S Riverside Dr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $990. Here are the most affordable South Iowa City apartments for rent in Iowa City, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sycamore ApartmentsOne Bedroom Units1BR,1BA$895
1165 S Riverside DrStudio - TwinStudio,1BA$990
SoDo FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Claremont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,025
Belmont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,095
Orchards & Woodlands2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,100
IA City Lofts0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,100
Mane Gate ApartmentsUpdated Small One Bed with W/D1BR,1BA$1,135
630 S Capitol2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1,365

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Iowa City, IA

As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Iowa City 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 South Iowa City 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 South Iowa City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
630 S Capitol4 bedroom 4 bath4BR,4BA$0.88
The Quarters Iowa CityC1 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.59
Orchards & Woodlands2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.22
Claremont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.16
Belmont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.30
Mane Gate ApartmentsUpdated Small One Bed with W/D1BR,1BA$1.81
IA City LoftsFirst Floor UnitsStudio ,1BA$2.06
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.99
SoDo FlatsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.14
Sycamore ApartmentsOne Bedroom Units1BR,1BA$2.13

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Iowa City, Iowa City, IA

Ranked #6

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Iowa City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Iowa City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Iowa City is under $1,365.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Iowa City?

The cheapest apartment in South Iowa City is Sycamore Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in South Iowa City costs $2,265.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Iowa City?

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 27 regular apartments in South Iowa City 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 South Iowa City?

Cheap apartments in South Iowa City have an average cost of $660 which is $1,605 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Iowa City.

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