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355 S Gilbert StIowa City, IA 52240
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507 E College StIowa City, IA 52240
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700-710 Carriage HlIowa 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
Aspire at West Campus2x2 Herky - Unfurnished2BR,2BA$812
Forest Ridge1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$830
Regency Heights (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Knollridge Garden Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$900
Whiteway 2000StudioStudio,1BA$900
Seville1 BR - Sublet1BR,1BA$905
Sycamore ApartmentsOne Bedroom Units1BR,1BA$910
1165 S Riverside DrStudio - TwinStudio,1BA$990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnson County, IA

As of May 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Johnson County 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 Johnson County apartment is the 3 bed 1 bath Model at Newton Pointe Apartments starting at $1,425 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Cottage Hill 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.
The Quarters Iowa CityC1 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.59
Newton Pointe Apartments3 bed 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.30
926 Harlocke St (IC)2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.25
Altamont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.11
Orchards & Woodlands2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.22
Claremont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.16
Scotsdale2 BR Sublet Middle Floor2BR,1.5BA$1.17
Belmont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.30
The Banks Student Living2x2 A2BR,2BA$1.04
Knollridge Garden Apartments2 Bedroom Updated2BR,1BA$1.16

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 $812 at Aspire at West Campus.

What is the most affordable Johnson County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Johnson County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Newton Pointe Apartments and starts from $1,425.

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