
Cheap Apartments for Rent in University Heights, IA from $600 (59 Rentals)
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308 N Linn St

Westgate Villa

Parkside Manor

125 N Van Buren St
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1006 Oakcrest Street Apartments
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360 Ridgeland Avenue

Woodridge Estates

926 Harlocke St (IC)
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University Heights, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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University Heights Studio Apartments | $1,099 | $800 | $1,432 |
University Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,279 | $800 | $2,495 |
University Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,417 | $699 | $3,350 |
University Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,592 | $778 | $3,300 |
University Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,678 | $684 | $2,796 |
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Cheapest Available University Heights Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in University Heights, IA is a 4 Beds unit found at The Banks Student Living in the Coralview Heights neighborhood priced from $684. 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 University Heights apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Banks Student Living | 4x4 A | 4BR,4BA | $684 |
308 N Linn St | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Westgate Villa | 1 Bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $805 |
Aspire at West Campus | 2x2 Herky - Unfurnished | 2BR,2BA | $812 |
Forest Ridge | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
Seville | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
1165 S Riverside Dr | Studio - Twin | Studio,1BA | $990 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights, IA and Nearby
As of August 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Heights area is the $1.24 price per square foot 420 5th Street, #21 Model at Woodridge Estates in the in the Coralview Heights neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value University Heights apartment is the G Model at The Hawthorne starting at $1,700 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the The Pond's Edge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Woodridge Estates | 420 5th Street, #21 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.24 |
The Hawthorne | G | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
330 Ridgeland Avenue | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
926 Harlocke St (IC) | 2 BR/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
1006 Oakcrest Street Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
360 Ridgeland Avenue | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
318 Finkbine Ln, Unit 8 | 318 Finkbine Ln | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
815 Bowery St, Unit 2 | 815 Bowery St | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
30 Lincoln Ave, Unit 12 | 30 Lincoln Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
Seville | 1 BR | 1BR,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 The Banks Student Living and starts from $778.
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