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812 Benton Dr, Unit #11
$1,095
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

812 Benton Dr, Unit #11

812 Benton DrIowa City, IA 52246
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806 Benton Dr, Unit 31
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806 Benton Dr, Unit 31

806 Benton DrIowa City, IA 52246
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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
Parkside Manor1 Bdrm-LL1BR,1BA$880
Sycamore ApartmentsOne Bedroom Units1BR,1BA$910
Park Place2 Bdrm2BR,1BA$915
Nex Senior (55+) ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$948

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnson County, IA

As of March 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Johnson County area is the $1.20 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Walden Ridge Townhomes in the in the Westgate neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Johnson County apartment is the C1 - 3x3 Model at The Quarters Iowa City starting at $695 with a $0.59 price per square foot in the Fair Meadows 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.
Walden Ridge Townhomes3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.20
The Quarters Iowa CityC1 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.59
926 Harlocke St (IC)2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.20
Orchards & Woodlands2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.22
Claremont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.16
Belmont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.30
Nex Senior (55+) ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.14
85 Sugar Creek Ln, Unit 20285 Sugar Creek Ln2BR,1BA$0.81
The Banks Student Living2x2 A2BR,2BA$1.04
Park Place2 Bdrm2BR,1BA$1.22

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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