
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Towncrest Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (35 Rentals)
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711 E Burlington St, Unit 2

Sycamore Apartments

Regency Heights (55+ Community)

Riverfront Crossings

Mane Gate Apartments

902 North Dodge Street Apartments

Orchards & Woodlands

Ridge at Scott Park
Towncrest, Iowa City, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Towncrest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Towncrest Studio Apartments | $1,045 | $995 | $1,095 |
Towncrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,199 | $800 | $1,950 |
Towncrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,386 | $620 | $3,350 |
Towncrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,122 | $650 | $3,300 |
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Cheapest Available Towncrest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Towncrest area of Iowa City, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Regency Heights (55+ Community) priced from $935. Riverfront Crossings has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Towncrest apartments for rent in Iowa City, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Regency Heights (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Belmont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
The Quarters Iowa City | F2 - 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Orchards & Woodlands | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
811 E College St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Ridge at Scott Park | 3bd/2bath | 3BR,2BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Towncrest, IA
As of July 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Towncrest area is the $1.62 price per square foot 2bd/2bath with office Model at Ridge at Scott Park in the in the Fair Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Towncrest apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Orchards & Woodlands starting at $1,100 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Fair Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Towncrest apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Ridge at Scott Park | 2bd/2bath with office | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
Orchards & Woodlands | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Belmont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
The Nest Iowa City | B3 - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
Regency Heights (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
908 E Washington St, Unit 1 | 908 E Washington St | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
811 E College St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
The Quarters Iowa City | F2 - 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
Hive | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $4.40 |
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Best Local Schools in Towncrest, Iowa City, IA
Robert Lucas Elementary School
Iowa City High School
Southeast Junior High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Towncrest Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Towncrest?
The cheapest apartment in Towncrest is Regency Heights (55+ Community) which is listed at $935, while the average apartment in Towncrest costs $1,240.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Towncrest?
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 15 regular apartments in Towncrest 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 Towncrest?
Cheap apartments in Towncrest have an average cost of $348 which is $892 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Towncrest.
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