Cheap Apartments for Rent in University Park, IA from $300 (15 Rentals)

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310 N 1st St

OskaloosaIA52577

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Stella Townhomes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stella Townhomes

1236 Bliss StreetGrinnell, IA 50112
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17 E Howard St
1 Bedroom Apartments

17 E Howard St

17 E Howard StColfax, IA 50054
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110 N Maple St
2 Bedroom Apartments

110 N Maple St

110 N Maple StColfax, IA 50054
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SOUTHERN HILLS
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

SOUTHERN HILLS

202 18th AveOskaloosa, IA 52577
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University Park, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Park Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in University Park, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Reserves at South Lake in the East Gate Estates neighborhood priced from $395. Foxwood Apartments in the Easton Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable University Park apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B1BR,1BA$395
Foxwood ApartmentsB22BR,1BA$600
Hunters RunB22BR,1BA$695
Hotel Maytag ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$725
East Park Apartments1/2 Story Down2BR,1BA$750

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

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Park area is the $1.01 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Partial Remodel Model at Boulder Ridge Apartments and Townhomes in the in the Golf View Heights neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value University Park apartment is the Unit 81 Model at Fairfield Estates starting at $1,057 with a $0.84 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for University Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Boulder Ridge Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom 2 Bath Partial Remodel2BR,2BA$1.01
Fairfield EstatesUnit 814BR,2BA$0.84
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.83
SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.02
Linden East ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.00
Orchard Lane ApartmentsB1 Partially Renovated2BR,1BA$1.08
Hunters RunB22BR,1BA$0.82
Louden LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
Woodland Heights2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B1BR,1BA$0.61

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Walk Score®

17 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Park Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University Park Apartment is $395 at The Reserves at South Lake.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University Park is starting from $470 at The Reserves at South Lake.

What is the most affordable University Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap University Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Reserves at South Lake and starts from $536.

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