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

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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741 Melrose Ave, Unit apt. # 9

741 Melrose Ave
Iowa CityIA52246

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Apartments at Iowa
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments

Apartments at Iowa

355 S Gilbert StIowa City, IA 52240
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1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartments at Iowa

507 E College StIowa City, IA 52240
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Carriage Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage Hill

700-710 Carriage HlIowa City, IA 52246
Corporate Housing
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Sycamore Coop
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore Coop

2001 Kountry Ln SEIowa City, IA 52240
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Oakcrest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakcrest

801 Oakcrest StIowa City, IA 52246
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Cross Park Avenue
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cross Park Avenue

801-845 Cross Park AveIowa City, IA 52240

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625 E Burlington St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

625 E Burlington St

625 E Burlington StIowa City, IA 52240
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Violet Square
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Violet Square

501-511 S Gilbert StIowa City, IA 52240
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5 Woolf Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

5 Woolf Ave

5 Woolf AveIowa City, IA 52246
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SoDo Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SoDo Flats

322 E Prentiss StIowa City, IA 52240
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631 S Van Buren St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

631 S Van Buren St

631 S Van Buren StIowa City, IA 52240
Student Housing
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Hawkeye Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hawkeye Park

432 S Dubuque StIowa City, IA 52240
Student Housing
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929 Iowa Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

929 Iowa Ave

929 Iowa AveIowa City, IA 52240
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1050 Newton Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

1050 Newton Rd

1050 Newton RdIowa City, IA 52246
Student Housing
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The Overlook
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Overlook

3155 Shire LnIowa City, IA 52240
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720 E Market St
2 Bedroom Apartments

720 E Market St

720 E Market StIowa City, IA 52245

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Twain, Iowa City, IA Local Guide

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. 1165 S Riverside Dr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $990. Here are the most affordable Twain apartments for rent in Iowa City, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
308 N Linn StStudio1BR,1BA$800
1165 S Riverside DrStudio - TwinStudio,1BA$990
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Willow Ridge Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,200
IA City LoftsFirst Floor UnitsStudio,1BA$1,300
630 S Capitol2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1,365
1032 Newton Rd21BR,1BA$1,400
316 MaddieOne bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,550
The ChaunceyStudio, One Bed — StandardStudio,1BA$1,690

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Twain, IA

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Twain 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 Twain apartment is the B3 - 2x2 Model at The Nest Iowa City starting at $1,360 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Fair Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Twain apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
630 S Capitol4 bedroom 4 bath4BR,4BA$0.88
The Nest Iowa CityB3 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.68
316 MaddieTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.88
The ChaunceyStudio, Two Bed — StandardStudio ,1BA$2.51
1032 Newton Rd21BR,1BA$2.03
ReplayA41BR,1BA$3.30
IA City LoftsFirst Floor UnitsStudio ,1BA$2.23
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.99
308 N Linn StStudioStudio ,1BA$2.00
1165 S Riverside DrStudio - TwinStudio ,1BA$3.96

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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 $1,690.

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 30 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 $653 which is $1,147 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Twain.

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