Cheap Apartments for Rent in Riverside, IA from $600 (26 Rentals)

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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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Oakcrest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakcrest

801 Oakcrest StIowa City, IA 52246
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625 E Burlington St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

625 E Burlington St

625 E Burlington StIowa City, IA 52240
Student Housing

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Whiteway 2000
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Whiteway 2000

210 S Clinton StIowa City, IA 52240
Student Housing
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5 Woolf Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

5 Woolf Ave

5 Woolf AveIowa City, IA 52246
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1165 S Riverside Dr
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1165 S Riverside Dr

1165 S Riverside DrIowa City, IA 52246
Student Housing
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Hawkeye Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hawkeye Park

432 S Dubuque StIowa City, IA 52240
Student Housing
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530 N Dubuque St
2 Bedroom Apartments

530 N Dubuque St

530 N Dubuque StIowa City, IA 52245
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Riverside, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riverside Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Riverside, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at 308 N Linn St in the Fair Meadows neighborhood priced from $800. Aspire at West Campus in the Coralview Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $812. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
308 N Linn StStudio1BR,1BA$800
Aspire at West Campus2x2 Herky - Unfurnished2BR,2BA$812
Regency Heights (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Sycamore ApartmentsOne Bedroom Units1BR,1BA$895
808 on 5thStudioStudio,1BA$995
SoDo FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Orchards & Woodlands2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,100
Mane Gate ApartmentsOne Bedroom with W/D - OL1BR,1BA$1,140
IA City LoftsFirst Floor UnitsStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, IA and Nearby

As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverside 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 Riverside apartment is the G Model at The Hawthorne starting at $1,700 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the The Pond's Edge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverside 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$1.36
The Quarters Iowa CityC1 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.59
Ridge at Scott Park2bd/2bath with office2BR,2BA$1.48
926 Harlocke St (IC)2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.20
Newton Pointe Apartments3 bed 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.43
Orchards & Woodlands2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.22
Mane Gate ApartmentsOne Bedroom with W/D - OL1BR,1BA$1.35
808 on 5th424 S1BR,1BA$1.75
Regency Heights (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverside Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Riverside?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Riverside is at 308 N Linn St listed at $800.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverside Apartment?

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

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Riverside is starting from $812 at Aspire at West Campus.

What is the most affordable Riverside Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.