
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Solon, IA from $600 (49 Rentals)
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203 Prairie Rose Ln

Lakewood Hills Apartments

308 N Linn St

Regency Heights (55+ Community)

Park Place

Scotsdale

Parkside Manor

808 on 5th
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330 Ridgeland Ave

Green Meadow Apartments

1453-1458 Eastview Dr

The Lundell

River Ridge Place

Aster Village

The Baltic

Penn Street Place

Boardwalk
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Ventnor

The New York

The Hampton at Coral Ridge

The Forum At Lincoln

811 E College St

712 E Market St

965 Flats

5 Lincoln Ave

Woodridge Estates
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Whiteway Apartments

1032 Newton Rd

Manville Terrace

280 S Chestnut St

Knollridge Garden Apartments

5 Woolf Ave

210 S Chestnut St

145 Sugar Creek Ln

115 Sugar Creek Ln
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530 N Dubuque St

Hawkeye Park

804 N Dubuque St

902 North Dodge Street Apartments

230 S Chestnut St

2870 Coral Ct

Western Hills

906 North Dodge Street Iowa City IA

Autumn Ridge
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510 Pond View Dr

565 Pond View Dr

545 Pond View Dr

2890 Coral Ct
Solon, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Solon?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solon Studio Apartments | $1,279 | $695 | $1,850 |
| Solon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,407 | $845 | $2,745 |
| Solon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,536 | $812 | $3,642 |
| Solon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,781 | $1,205 | $3,445 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Solon, IA
Pricing Updated: 06/21/2026Current apartment rentals in the Solon, IA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Solon Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Mill Creek | $2,850 | $880 | 4 |
Cheapest Available Solon Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Solon, 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 Solon apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Hills Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| 308 N Linn St | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Aspire at West Campus | 2x2 Herky - Unfurnished | 2BR,2BA | $812 |
| Regency Heights (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| 808 on 5th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| 1453-1458 Eastview Dr | 1455 Eastview | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| The Baltic | Style D2 | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| 811 E College St | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| 712 E Market St | Market Street Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Whiteway Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Solon, IA and Nearby
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Solon area is the $1.44 price per square foot G Model at The Hawthorne in the in the The Pond's Edge neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Solon apartment is the 2 Bedroom Style B1 Model at Aster Village starting at $1,725 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Old Mill Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Solon apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hawthorne | G | 3BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Aster Village | 2 Bedroom Style B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Newton Pointe Apartments | 3 bed 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| The Forum At Lincoln | 3 bed / 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| 1453-1458 Eastview Dr | 1455 Eastview | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
| 1735 N Jones Blvd | Layout 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| The Nest Iowa City | B3 - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| 712 E Market St | Market Street Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| 808 on 5th | 424 S | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Regency Heights (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Solon Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Solon?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Solon is at Lakewood Hills Apartments listed at $695.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Solon Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Solon Apartment is $800 at 308 N Linn St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Solon Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Solon is starting from $812 at Aspire at West Campus.
What is the most affordable Solon Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Solon Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Newton Pointe Apartments and starts from $1,425.
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