
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Twain Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (52 Rentals)
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Regency Heights (55+ Community)

723 1/2 E Jefferson St

Sycamore Apartments

631 S Van Buren St
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SoDo Flats

Riverfront Crossings

740 1/2-740 1/2 Sunset St

Mane Gate Apartments

1000 Melrose Ave, Unit #1 or #2 Melrose

Westgate Villa

Orchards & Woodlands
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926 Harlocke St (IC)
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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 | $1,243 | $995 | $1,325 |
| Twain 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,267 | $770 | $2,495 |
| Twain 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,289 | $690 | $2,300 |
| Twain 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,035 | $695 | $3,300 |
| Twain 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,110 | $1,800 | $2,730 |
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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 Forest Ridge priced from $830. Regency Heights (55+ Community) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Twain apartments for rent in Iowa City, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Claremont Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $990 |
| SoDo Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Orchards & Woodlands | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| 926 Harlocke St (IC) | 2 BR/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Mane Gate Apartments | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,230 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Twain, IA
As of January 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Twain area is the $1.05 price per square foot 3 Bdrm -Sublet Model at Westgate Villa in the in the Cottage Hill neighborhood starting from $1,365. The second greatest value Twain apartment is the Remodeled 3 Bed / 2 Bath with W/D Model at Mane Gate Apartments starting at $1,525 with a $1.32 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Villa | 3 Bdrm -Sublet | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| Mane Gate Apartments | Remodeled 3 Bed / 2 Bath with W/D | 3BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| 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 | $1.13 |
| 1000 Melrose Ave, Unit #1 or #2 Melrose | 1000 Melrose Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Forest Ridge | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| The Quarters Iowa City | A2 - 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Regency Heights (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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Best Local Schools in Twain, Iowa City, IA
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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 $1,230.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Twain?
The cheapest apartment in Twain is Forest Ridge which is listed at $830, 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 19 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 $883 which is $917 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Twain.
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