Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Iowa City Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (34 Rentals)

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1309 Burns Avenue

Iowa CityIA52302
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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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Michael Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Michael Street

732 Michael StIowa City, IA 52246
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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
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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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Keokuk Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Keokuk Street

2001 Keokuk StIowa City, IA 52240
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1165 S Riverside Dr
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1165 S Riverside Dr

1165 S Riverside DrIowa City, IA 52246
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SoDo Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SoDo Flats

322 E Prentiss StIowa City, IA 52240
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Hawkeye Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hawkeye Park

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

The Overlook

3155 Shire LnIowa City, IA 52240
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Woodlands
2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodlands

2010-2110 Broadway StIowa 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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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. Claremont Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds 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
Claremont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$990
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Orchards & Woodlands2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,100
Mane Gate ApartmentsRemodeled 2 Bed / 1 Bath with W/D2BR,1BA$1,315
630 S Capitol2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1,365
Ridge at Scott Park3bd/2bath3BR,2BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Iowa City, IA

As of October 07, 2025 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 2bd/2bath with office Model at Ridge at Scott Park starting at $1,600 with a $1.48 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
Ridge at Scott Park2bd/2bath with office2BR,2BA$1.48
Orchards & Woodlands2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.22
Claremont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.13
Mane Gate ApartmentsRemodeled 2 Bed / 1 Bath with W/D2BR,1BA$1.50
The Quarters Iowa CityA2 - 2x12BR,1BA$0.90
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.99
HiveA41BR,1BA$4.40
Sycamore ApartmentsUpdated One Bedroom Unit1BR,1BA$2.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Iowa City, Iowa City, IA

Ranked #4

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the South Iowa City Neighborhood in Iowa City, IA

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

74 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

25 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Iowa City Apartments

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 $2,735.

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 9 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 $372 which is $2,363 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Iowa City.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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