Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westgate Neighborhood of Iowa City, IA from $600 (19 Rentals)

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2601 Westwinds Dr, Unit 4
$895
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

2601 Westwinds Dr, Unit 4

2601 Westwinds DrIowa City, IA 52246
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812 Benton Dr, Unit #11
$995
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812 Benton Dr, Unit #11

812 Benton DrIowa City, IA 52246
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810 Benton Dr, Unit #11
$995
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810 Benton Dr, Unit #11

810 Benton DrIowa City, IA 52246
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102 Grandview Ct, Unit 102

102 Grandview Ct
Iowa CityIA52246
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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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Finkbine Lane
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Finkbine Lane

302 Finkbine LnIowa City, IA 52246
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Oakcrest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakcrest

801 Oakcrest StIowa City, IA 52246
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5 Woolf Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

5 Woolf Ave

5 Woolf AveIowa City, IA 52246
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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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Cheapest Available Westgate Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westgate area of Iowa City, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Forest Ridge priced from $850. Willow Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Westgate apartments for rent in Iowa City, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest Ridge1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Willow Ridge Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,200
926 Harlocke St (IC)2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1,250
1032 Newton Rd21BR,1BA$1,400
Newton Pointe Apartments3 bed 1 bath3BR,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westgate, IA

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westgate area is the $1.30 price per square foot 3 bed 1 bath Model at Newton Pointe Apartments in the in the Cottage Hill neighborhood starting from $1,425. The second greatest value Westgate apartment is the 3 bed / 2 bath Model at The Forum At Lincoln starting at $1,695 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Cottage Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westgate apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Newton Pointe Apartments3 bed 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.30
The Forum At Lincoln3 bed / 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.63
926 Harlocke St (IC)2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.25
Oakcrest Condominiums2 BR / 1 BA 794 Sq Ft2BR,1BA$2.17
Forest Ridge2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.60
904 Oakcrest St904 Oakcrest St1BR,1BA$2.21
1032 Newton Rd21BR,1BA$2.03

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westgate Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westgate?

The cheapest apartment in Westgate is Forest Ridge which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Westgate costs $1,800.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westgate?

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 5 regular apartments in Westgate 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 Westgate?

Cheap apartments in Westgate have an average cost of $738 which is $1,062 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westgate.

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