921 E Burlington St
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Iowa City Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (36 Rentals)
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630 S Johnson St
Iowa CityIA52240
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$780 - $1,350Studio Apartments Available Now
IA City Lofts
627 Orchard CtIowa City, IA 52246
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$910 - $1,2051 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1
Sycamore Apartments
2037 Kountry Ln SEIowa City, IA 52240
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$990 - $1,375Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
1165 S Riverside Dr
1165 S Riverside DrIowa City, IA 52246
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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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$1,015 - $1,5701 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 6
Mane Gate Apartments
2725 Heinz RdIowa City, IA 52240
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$1,1002 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1
Orchards & Woodlands
1956-2030 Broadway StIowa City, IA 52240
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512 E Burlington St, Unit 1
512 E Burlington StIowa City, IA 52240
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Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments
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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
532 S Dubuque St
Iowa CityIA52240
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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
633 Walnut 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
912 2nd Ave
Iowa CityIA52245
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Violet Square
501-511 S Gilbert StIowa City, IA 52240
415 S Van Buren St
Iowa CityIA52240
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Town Square Apartments
2871-2872 Heinz RdIowa City, IA 52240
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
631 S Van Buren St
631 S Van Buren StIowa City, IA 52240
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
SoDo Flats
322 E Prentiss StIowa City, IA 52240
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Hawkeye Park
432 S Dubuque StIowa City, IA 52240
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Claremont Apartments
1012 E Burlington StIowa City, IA 52240
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Belmont Apartments
920 E Burlington StIowa City, IA 52240
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
The Overlook
3155 Shire LnIowa City, IA 52240
332 Friendship St
Iowa CityIA52245
477 S Scott Blvd
Iowa CityIA52245
521 Kirkwood Ave
Iowa CityIA52240
1602 Spruce St
Iowa CityIA52240
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Breckenridge Apartments
707 S Dubuque StIowa City, IA 52240
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3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
Lucas Street 4-Plex
641 S Lucas StIowa City, IA 52240
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Woodlands
2010-2110 Broadway StIowa City, IA 52240
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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 | $1,162 | $780 | $1,350 |
| South Iowa City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,217 | $734 | $2,019 |
| South Iowa City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,336 | $855 | $2,400 |
| South Iowa City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,146 | $695 | $3,300 |
| South Iowa City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,265 | $1,800 | $2,730 |
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There are currently 36 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 Studio unit found at 1165 S Riverside Dr priced from $990. 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 |
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| 1165 S Riverside Dr | Studio - Twin | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Claremont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Belmont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| IA City Lofts | Large Studio Units | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| 630 S Capitol | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,365 |
| 316 Maddie | One bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Iowa City, IA
As of June 06, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 630 S Capitol | 4 bedroom 4 bath | 4BR,4BA | $0.88 |
| The Quarters Iowa City | C1 - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.59 |
| Claremont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Belmont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 316 Maddie | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.88 |
| Replay | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
| IA City Lofts | First Floor Units | Studio ,1BA | $2.23 |
| Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
| 1165 S Riverside Dr | Studio - Twin | Studio ,1BA | $3.96 |
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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 1165 S Riverside Dr which is listed at $1,175, 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 36 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 $789 which is $1,476 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Iowa City.
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