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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. Hunters Run has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $550. 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
Hunters RunA11BR,1BA$550
Foxwood ApartmentsB22BR,1BA$600

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

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Park area is the $0.84 price per square foot Unit 81 Model at Fairfield Estates in the starting from $1,057. The second greatest value University Park apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at THE ARBORS APARTMENTS starting at $825 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the East Gate Estates neighborhood. 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.
Fairfield EstatesUnit 814BR,2BA$0.84
THE ARBORS APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.83
SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.02
Orchard Meadows ApartmentsB1 Partially Renovated2BR,1BA$1.08
Hunters RunB22BR,1BA$0.82
Courtyard ApartmentsC13BR,1BA$0.99
Louden LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
Woodland Heights2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
The Reserves at South Lake1B1B1BR,1BA$0.61
Foxwood ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about University Park

What type of rentals are currently available in University Park?

There are currently 62 Apartments for Rent in University Park, IA with pricing that ranges from $536 to $2,654. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in University Park ranging from $525 to $3,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in University Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in University Park ranges from $525 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,750.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in University Park?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in University Park range from $536 to $2,654, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $999 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,057.

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