Cheap Apartments for Rent in University Heights, IA from $600 (76 Rentals)

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property at 412 6th Ave

$850

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$850
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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412 6th Ave

CoralvilleIA52241
property at 118 S Dubuque St

$895 - $995

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$895 - $995
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Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Aug 1

118 S Dubuque St

Iowa CityIA52240
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2601 Westwinds Dr, Unit 4
$895
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$895
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

2601 Westwinds Dr, Unit 4

2601 Westwinds DrIowa City, IA 52246
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810 Benton Dr, Unit #11
$995
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$995
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

810 Benton Dr, Unit #11

810 Benton DrIowa City, IA 52246
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property at 109 S Johnson St

$1,050

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$1,050
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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109 S Johnson St

Iowa CityIA52240

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property at 102 Grandview Ct

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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102 Grandview Ct, Unit 102

102 Grandview Ct
Iowa CityIA52246
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1 Bedroom Apartments

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507 E College StIowa City, IA 52240
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Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments

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355 S Gilbert StIowa City, IA 52240
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Carriage Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage Hill

700-710 Carriage HlIowa City, IA 52246
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Finkbine Lane
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Finkbine Lane

302 Finkbine LnIowa 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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Violet Square
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Violet Square

501-511 S Gilbert StIowa City, IA 52240
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Riverview Square
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview Square

400 1st AveCoralville, IA 52241
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Parish Apartments
Studio Apartments

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108 McLean StIowa City, IA 52246
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5 Woolf Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

5 Woolf Ave

5 Woolf AveIowa City, IA 52246
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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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University Heights, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Heights Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in University Heights, 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 University Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
308 N Linn StStudio1BR,1BA$800
Aspire at West Campus2x2 Herky - Unfurnished2BR,2BA$812
Forest Ridge1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Seville1 BR - Sublet1BR,1BA$905
1165 S Riverside DrStudio - TwinStudio,1BA$990
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$995
808 on 5thStudioStudio,1BA$995
Claremont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,025
Belmont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,095
The Lundell0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights, IA and Nearby

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Heights 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 University Heights apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at 220 River Street starting at $1,675 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Saddlebrook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The HawthorneG3BR,2BA$1.44
220 River Street2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.38
Newton Pointe Apartments3 bed 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.30
The Forum At Lincoln3 bed / 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.63
926 Harlocke St (IC)2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.25
Claremont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.16
Belmont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.30
712 E Market StMarket Street Apartments2BR,1BA$1.68
Forest Ridge2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.60
Seville1 BR - Sublet1BR,1BA$1.34

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in University Heights?

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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University Heights Apartment?

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

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

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

What is the most affordable University Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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