Cheap Apartments for Rent in University Heights, IA from $600 (64 Rentals)

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411-463 Hwy 1 W

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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Michael Street
Studio Apartments

Michael Street

732 Michael StIowa City, IA 52246
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Finkbine Lane
2 Bedroom Apartments

Finkbine Lane

302 Finkbine LnIowa City, IA 52246
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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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Whiteway 2000
Studio Apartments

Whiteway 2000

210 S Clinton StIowa City, IA 52240
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Parish Apartments
Studio Apartments

Parish Apartments

108 McLean StIowa City, IA 52246
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Oakcrest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakcrest

801 Oakcrest StIowa City, IA 52246
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21 Woolf Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

21 Woolf Ave

21 Woolf AveIowa City, IA 52246
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Keokuk Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

Keokuk Street

2001 Keokuk StIowa City, IA 52240
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1165 S Riverside Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1165 S Riverside Dr

1165 S Riverside DrIowa 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
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

631 S Van Buren St

631 S Van Buren StIowa City, IA 52240
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804 N Dubuque St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

804 N Dubuque St

804 N Dubuque StIowa City, IA 52245
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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 2 Beds unit found at Aspire at West Campus in the Coralview Heights neighborhood priced from $812. Scotsdale in the Coralview Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $920. Here is today’s list of the most affordable University Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aspire at West Campus2x2 Herky - Unfurnished2BR,2BA$812
Scotsdale2 Bdrm2BR,1BA$920
River Ridge PlaceStudio/1BA 371 sq ftStudio,1BA$975
Claremont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$985
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$995
1006 Oakcrest Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,150
Woodridge Estates29 Redtail Bend - 1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,175
Willow Ridge Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,200
IA City LoftsLarge Studio UnitsStudio,1BA$1,225

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

As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Heights 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 University Heights apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at 1006 Oakcrest Street Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Cottage Hill 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 HawthorneB2BR,2BA$1.42
1006 Oakcrest Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.28
613 S Dubuque St3 Bed3BR,2BA$1.81
Claremont Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.12
Scotsdale2 Bdrm2BR,1.5BA$1.12
The Nest Iowa CityB3 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.59
419 10th Ave, Unit 2419 10th Ave2BR,1BA$1.41
Woodridge Estates29 Redtail Bend - 1 BR / 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.93
IA City LoftsLarge Studio UnitsStudio ,1BA$2.10
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.99

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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 River Ridge Place listed at $975.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University Heights Apartment is $1,175 at Woodridge Estates.

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 613 S Dubuque St and starts from $1,600.

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