
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Twain Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (52 Rentals)
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Forest Ridge

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Regency Heights (55+ Community)

Sycamore Apartments

Seville

906 Benton Dr

Emerald Ct

1165 S Riverside Dr

631 S Van Buren St

SoDo Flats
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Riverfront Crossings

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23 S Dubuque St, Unit 1

Mane Gate Apartments

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1000 Melrose Ave, Unit #1 or #2 Melrose

1000 Melrose Ave

Westgate Villa

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812 Benton Dr, Unit #11

IA City Lofts

Orchards & Woodlands

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500 Grandview Ct., Unit 516
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The Forum At Lincoln

5 Lincoln Ave

Willow Ridge Apartments

926 Harlocke St (IC)

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Apartments at Iowa

Michael Street Apartments

1100 Oakcrest Apartments

Carriage Hill

Sycamore Coop
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Del Ray Ridge Apartments

Oakcrest

Cross Park Avenue

625 E Burlington St

906 E Burlington Street Iowa City IA

Violet Square

Whiteway 2000

5 Woolf Ave

Town Square Apartments

Hawkeye Park
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Claremont Apartments

929 Iowa Ave

1006 Oakcrest Street Apartments

1050 Newton Rd

The Overlook

Belmont Apartments

720 E Market St

1014 Oakcrest Street Iowa City IA

Vogel House

Breckenridge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twain Studio Apartments | $1,183 | $800 | $1,325 |
| Twain 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,167 | $800 | $1,945 |
| Twain 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,330 | $690 | $2,400 |
| Twain 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,097 | $695 | $3,300 |
| Twain 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,110 | $1,800 | $2,730 |
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There are currently 52 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 308 N Linn St priced from $800. Forest Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $830. Here are the most affordable Twain apartments for rent in Iowa City, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 308 N Linn St | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Forest Ridge | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| Regency Heights (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Sycamore Apartments | One Bedroom Units | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| 1165 S Riverside Dr | Studio - Twin | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| SoDo Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Claremont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Belmont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Twain, IA
As of February 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Twain area is the $0.59 price per square foot C1 - 3x3 Model at The Quarters Iowa City in the in the Fair Meadows neighborhood starting from $695. The second greatest value Twain apartment is the 3 bed 1 bath Model at Newton Pointe Apartments starting at $1,425 with a $1.43 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Quarters Iowa City | C1 - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.59 |
| Newton Pointe Apartments | 3 bed 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 926 Harlocke St (IC) | 2 BR/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Orchards & Woodlands | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Claremont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 1000 Melrose Ave, Unit #1 or #2 Melrose | 1000 Melrose Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Belmont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 712 E Market St | Market Street Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Forest Ridge | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| Regency Heights (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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Best Local Schools in Twain, Iowa City, IA
Iowa City High School
Southeast Junior High School
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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 $1,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Twain?
The cheapest apartment in Twain is 308 N Linn St which is listed at $800, 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 37 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 $800 which is $1,000 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Twain.
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