
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Iowa City Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (34 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Iowa City area of Iowa City.


711 E Burlington St, Unit 6

631 S Van Buren St

Riverfront Crossings

Mane Gate Apartments
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317 Myrtle Ave, Unit #1

Orchards & Woodlands

2920 E Court St

518 W Benton St

1309 Burns Avenue

611 S Van Buren St
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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 | $1,155 | $995 | $1,265 |
South Iowa City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,243 | $895 | $1,650 |
South Iowa City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,297 | $670 | $2,300 |
South Iowa City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,085 | $675 | $3,300 |
South Iowa City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,617 | $1,800 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 34 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 $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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Sycamore Apartments | One Bedroom Units | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Claremont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $990 |
Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Orchards & Woodlands | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Mane Gate Apartments | Remodeled 2 Bed / 1 Bath with W/D | 2BR,1BA | $1,315 |
630 S Capitol | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,365 |
Ridge at Scott Park | 3bd/2bath | 3BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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630 S Capitol | 4 bedroom 4 bath | 4BR,4BA | $0.88 |
Ridge at Scott Park | 2bd/2bath with office | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
Orchards & Woodlands | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Claremont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Mane Gate Apartments | Remodeled 2 Bed / 1 Bath with W/D | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
The Quarters Iowa City | A2 - 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
Hive | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $4.40 |
Sycamore Apartments | Updated One Bedroom Unit | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Iowa City, Iowa City, IA
Ranked #4
Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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.
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