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Solon, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Solon, IA

Pricing Updated: 06/17/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Old Mill Creek$1,979$69524

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. 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 Solon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakewood Hills ApartmentsStudio GoldStudio,1BA$695
Aspire at West Campus2x2 Herky - Unfurnished2BR,2BA$812
Knollridge Garden Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$875
River Ridge PlaceStudio/1BA 407 sq ftStudio,1BA$920
Regency Heights (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$935

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Solon, IA and Nearby

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Solon area is the $1.42 price per square foot B Model at The Hawthorne in the in the Lantern Park neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Solon apartment is the B1 Model at 965 Flats starting at $1,625 with a $1.67 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The HawthorneB2BR,2BA$1.42
965 FlatsB12BR,2BA$1.67
1453-1458 Eastview Dr1453 Eastview2BR,1.5BA$1.21
Woodridge Estates1BR/1BA - 831 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$1.68
The New York1 BRL B1BR,1.5BA$1.99
The Nest Iowa CityB3 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.59
Knollridge Garden Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
VentnorStyle C21BR,1BA$1.75
Regency Heights (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53
Aster VillageStudio C2Studio ,1BA$1.95

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Frequently Asked Questions about Solon

What type of rentals are currently available in Solon?

There are currently 45 Apartments for Rent in Solon, IA with pricing that ranges from $695 to $3,639. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Solon ranging from $1,000 to $5,495.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Solon?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Solon ranges from $1,000 to $5,495 with an average monthly rent of $1,993.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Solon?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Solon range from $749 to $3,639, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $2,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $729.

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