Cheap Apartments for Rent in Riverside, IA from $700 (35 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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Carriage Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage Hill

700-710 Carriage HlIowa City, IA 52246
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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
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5 Woolf Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

5 Woolf Ave

5 Woolf AveIowa City, IA 52246
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SoDo Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SoDo Flats

322 E Prentiss StIowa City, IA 52240
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631 S Van Buren St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

631 S Van Buren St

631 S Van Buren StIowa City, IA 52240
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Hawkeye Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hawkeye Park

432 S Dubuque StIowa City, IA 52240
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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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804 N Dubuque St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

804 N Dubuque St

804 N Dubuque StIowa City, IA 52245
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The Overlook
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Overlook

3155 Shire LnIowa City, IA 52240
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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. Sycamore Apartments in the Fair Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
308 N Linn StStudio1BR,1BA$800
Sycamore ApartmentsOne Bedroom Units1BR,1BA$925
1165 S Riverside DrStudio - TwinStudio,1BA$990
808 on 5thStudioStudio,1BA$995
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Willow Ridge Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,200
IA City LoftsFirst Floor UnitsStudio,1BA$1,300
630 S Capitol2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1,365
Manville Terrace2x12BR,1BA$1,400
1032 Newton Rd21BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, IA and Nearby

As of July 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 $1,800 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 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$1.44
The Nest Iowa CityB3 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.68
316 MaddieTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.88
The ChaunceyStudio, Two Bed — StandardStudio ,1BA$2.51
1032 Newton Rd21BR,1BA$2.03
808 on 5th424 S1BR,1BA$1.75
IA City LoftsFirst Floor UnitsStudio ,1BA$2.23
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.99
308 N Linn StStudioStudio ,1BA$2.00

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,200 at Willow Ridge Apartments.

What is the most affordable Riverside Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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