Cheap Homes for Rent in Towncrest Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $900 (11 Rentals)

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Towncrest, Iowa City, IA Local Guide

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 Sycamore Apartments priced from $895. Regency Heights (55+ Community) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable Towncrest apartments for rent in Iowa City, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sycamore ApartmentsOne Bedroom Units1BR,1BA$895
Regency Heights (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$935
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Belmont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$995
The Quarters Iowa CityF2 - 1x11BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Towncrest, IA

As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Towncrest area is the $1.48 price per square foot 2bd/2bath with office Model at Ridge at Scott Park in the in the Fair Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,600. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ridge at Scott Park2bd/2bath with office2BR,2BA$1.48
Orchards & Woodlands2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.21
Belmont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.18
The Nest Iowa CityB3 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.59
Regency Heights (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53
711 E Burlington St, Unit 6711 E Burlington St1BR,1BA$1.49
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.99
908 E Washington St, Unit 1908 E Washington St1BR,1BA$1.60
811 E College St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.79
The Quarters Iowa CityF2 - 1x11BR,1BA$2.39

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Frequently Asked Questions about Towncrest

What type of rentals are currently available in Towncrest?

There are currently 130 Apartments for Rent in Towncrest, IA with pricing that ranges from $620 to $3,350. There are also 26 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Towncrest ranging from $975 to $3,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Towncrest?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Towncrest ranges from $975 to $3,100 with an average monthly rent of $2,013.

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