741 Melrose Ave, Unit apt. # 9
741 Melrose Ave
Iowa CityIA52246
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Iowa City Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (42 Rentals)
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$925 - $1,2051 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Sycamore Apartments
2037 Kountry Ln SEIowa City, IA 52240
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$995 - $3,300Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Riverfront Crossings
1201 S Gilbert StIowa City, IA 52240
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 7Total Monthly Price
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615 1/2 S Dubuque St, Unit 615 1/2 South Dubuque Street
615 1/2 S Dubuque StIowa City, IA 52240
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$1,015 - $1,5701 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Mane Gate Apartments
2725 Heinz RdIowa City, IA 52240
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$1,1002 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 10
Orchards & Woodlands
1956-2030 Broadway StIowa City, IA 52240
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$1,150 - $2,390Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Riverview West
629 S Riverside DrIowa City, IA 52246
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512 E Burlington St, Unit 1
512 E Burlington StIowa City, IA 52240
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1011 Hudson Ave
Iowa CityIA52246
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Ridge at Scott Park
3701-3761 Eastbrook DrIowa City, IA 52245
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$1,300Studio Apartments Available Now
IA City Lofts
627 Orchard CtIowa City, IA 52246
943 S Gilbert St, Unit 32
943 S Gilbert St
Iowa CityIA52240
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Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments
Apartments at Iowa
355 S Gilbert StIowa City, IA 52240
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
Michael Street Apartments
732 Michael StIowa City, IA 52246
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Sycamore Coop
2001 Kountry Ln SEIowa City, IA 52240
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Del Ray Ridge Apartments
628 S Dubuque StIowa City, IA 52240
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633 Walnut St
Iowa CityIA52240
532 S Dubuque St
Iowa CityIA52240
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Oakcrest
801 Oakcrest StIowa City, IA 52246
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Cross Park Avenue
801-845 Cross Park AveIowa City, IA 52240
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1 Bedroom Apartments
906 E Burlington Street Iowa City IA
906 E Burlington StIowa City, IA 52240
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
625 E Burlington St
625 E Burlington StIowa City, IA 52240
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Violet Square
501-511 S Gilbert StIowa City, IA 52240
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Town Square Apartments
2871-2872 Heinz RdIowa City, IA 52240
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
1165 S Riverside Dr
1165 S Riverside DrIowa City, IA 52246
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631 S Van Buren St
631 S Van Buren StIowa City, IA 52240
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SoDo Flats
322 E Prentiss StIowa City, IA 52240
2434 Lakeside Dr
Iowa CityIA52240
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Hawkeye Park
432 S Dubuque StIowa City, IA 52240
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Claremont Apartments
1012 E Burlington StIowa City, IA 52240
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Belmont Apartments
920 E Burlington StIowa City, IA 52240
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The Overlook
3155 Shire LnIowa City, IA 52240
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477 S Scott Blvd
Iowa CityIA52245
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Breckenridge Apartments
707 S Dubuque StIowa City, IA 52240
2018 Waterfront Dr
Iowa CityIA52240
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Woodlands
2010-2110 Broadway StIowa City, IA 52240
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Lucas Street 4-Plex
641 S Lucas StIowa City, IA 52240
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Keokuk Street
2001 Keokuk StIowa City, IA 52240
1816 High St
Iowa CityIA52245
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Dodge Street Apartments
620 S Dodge StIowa City, IA 52240
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3 Bedroom Apartments
The Paddock
2871 Heinz RdIowa City, IA 52240
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961 Miller Avenue Iowa City Apartments
961 Miller AveIowa City, IA 52246
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South Iowa City, Iowa City, IA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Iowa City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| South Iowa City Studio Apartments | $1,132 | $990 | $1,300 |
| South Iowa City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,276 | $925 | $2,019 |
| South Iowa City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,373 | $855 | $2,400 |
| South Iowa City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,318 | $725 | $3,300 |
| South Iowa City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,993 | $1,450 | $2,730 |
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There are currently 42 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Iowa City Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA.
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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 $925. Riverfront Crossings has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable South Iowa City apartments for rent in Iowa City, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Apartments | One Bedroom Units | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Mane Gate Apartments | Small One Bed with W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Riverview West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Dodge Street Apartments | 620 S. Dodge St. | 3BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| IA City Lofts | First Floor Units | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| 316 Maddie | One bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Iowa City, IA
As of August 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Iowa City area is the $0.97 price per square foot 514 S Johnson St Model at 514 S Johnson St, Unit 4 Bedroom in the in the Fair Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value South Iowa City apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Riverview West starting at $2,170 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Cottage Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Iowa City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 514 S Johnson St, Unit 4 Bedroom | 514 S Johnson St | 4BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Riverview West | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| The Quarters Iowa City | D - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.69 |
| Dodge Street Apartments | 620 S. Dodge St. | 3BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 512 E Burlington St, Unit 1 | 512 E Burlington St | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| 316 Maddie | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.88 |
| Mane Gate Apartments | Small One Bed with W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| IA City Lofts | First Floor Units | Studio ,1BA | $2.23 |
| Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
| Sycamore Apartments | One Bedroom Units | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
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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 $1,550.
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 $925, while the average apartment in South Iowa City costs $1,255.
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 28 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 $682 which is $573 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Iowa City.
Expert Rental Resources
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.
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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.
Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.