Cheap Apartments for Rent in Johnson County, IA from $600 (80 Rentals)

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Aspire at West Campus
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$836 - $1,672
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 14

Aspire at West Campus

158 Hawkeye CtIowa City, IA 52246
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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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Apartments at Iowa
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
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Finkbine Lane
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Finkbine Lane

302 Finkbine LnIowa City, IA 52246
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Penn Oaks
3 Bedroom Apartments

Penn Oaks

10 Penn Oaks DrNorth Liberty, IA 52317
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Sycamore Coop
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sycamore Coop

2001 Kountry Ln SEIowa City, IA 52240
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RS Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

RS Apartments

1648-1674 5th StCoralville, IA 52241
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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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Riverview Square
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Square

400 1st AveCoralville, IA 52241
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Parish Apartments
Studio Apartments

Parish Apartments

108 McLean 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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Cheapest Available Johnson County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Johnson County, IA is a Studio unit found at Lakewood Hills Apartments in the Old Mill Creek neighborhood priced from $695. 308 N Linn St in the Fair Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Johnson County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakewood Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
308 N Linn StStudio1BR,1BA$800
1165 S Riverside DrStudio - TwinStudio,1BA$990
808 on 5thStudioStudio,1BA$995
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$995
North Liberty Park Apartments2BR - 30% Gross Income2BR,1BA$1,104
Willow Ridge Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,200
IA City LoftsFirst Floor UnitsStudio,1BA$1,300
Pheasant RidgeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,329
630 S Capitol2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1,365

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnson County, IA

As of August 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Johnson County 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 Johnson County apartment is the G Model at The Hawthorne starting at $1,800 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the The Pond's Edge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Johnson County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
630 S Capitol4 bedroom 4 bath4BR,4BA$0.88
The HawthorneG3BR,2BA$1.44
Penn Street PlaceCorner Windows2BR,2BA$1.80
965 FlatsA4 +Den1BR,1BA$1.71
Coral North ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Accessible and Type A2BR,1BA$1.66
Nex Senior (55+) ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.53
The Nest Iowa CityB3 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.68
North Liberty Park Apartments2BR - 30% Gross Income2BR,1BA$1.53
808 on 5th424 S1BR,1BA$1.75
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.99

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Johnson County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Johnson County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Johnson County is at Lakewood Hills Apartments listed at $695.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Johnson County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Johnson County Apartment is $800 at 308 N Linn St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Johnson County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Johnson County is starting from $890 at Lakewood Hills Apartments.

What is the most affordable Johnson County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Johnson County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Hawthorne and starts from $1,800.

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