
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Twain Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (53 Rentals)
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Sycamore Apartments

711 E Burlington St, Unit 2

220 E Washington St, Unit 1

Seville

Regency Heights (55+ Community)

1165 S Riverside Dr
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Riverfront Crossings

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902 North Dodge Street Apartments

1006 Oakcrest Street Apartments

Forum at Lincoln

Orchards & Woodlands

2707 Triple Crown Ln
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304 S Summit St, Unit 103

926 Harlocke St (IC)

512 E Burlington St, Unit 1

Willow Ridge Apartments
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Twain, Iowa City, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Twain?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Twain Studio Apartments | $1,119 | $895 | $1,300 |
Twain 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,179 | $800 | $1,950 |
Twain 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,336 | $620 | $3,350 |
Twain 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,240 | $650 | $3,300 |
Twain 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,773 | $719 | $2,800 |
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There are currently 53 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Twain Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA.
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Cheapest Available Twain Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Twain area of Iowa City, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Regency Heights (55+ Community) priced from $935. Claremont Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $985. Here are the most affordable Twain 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 |
Claremont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $985 |
1165 S Riverside Dr | Studio - Twin | Studio,1BA | $990 |
Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
The Quarters Iowa City | F2 - 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Mane Gate Apartments | Small One Bed with W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Westgate Villa | 2 Bdrm Lg | 2BR,1BA | $1,070 |
Forum at Lincoln | Forum - 1b | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
The Overlook | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Orchards & Woodlands | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Twain, IA
As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Twain area is the $1.62 price per square foot 3bd/2bath Model at Ridge at Scott Park in the in the Fair Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Twain apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Orchards & Woodlands starting at $1,100 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Cottage Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Twain 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 | 3bd/2bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.62 |
Orchards & Woodlands | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Westgate Villa | 2 Bdrm Lg | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
1006 Oakcrest Street Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Claremont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
The Nest Iowa City | B3 - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
The Overlook | 1 Bedroom with Garage | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Mane Gate Apartments | Small One Bed with W/D | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Regency Heights (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleTwain, Iowa City, IA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Twain Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Twain?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Twain is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Twain?
The cheapest apartment in Twain is Regency Heights (55+ Community) which is listed at $935, while the average apartment in Twain costs $1,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Twain?
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 17 regular apartments in Twain 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 Twain?
Cheap apartments in Twain have an average cost of $441 which is $1,359 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Twain.
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