
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Washington, IA from $400 (49 Rentals)
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IA City Lofts

308 N Linn St

Park Place

Seville

Sycamore Apartments

Scotsdale

Emerald Ct
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Parkside Manor

1165 S Riverside Dr

Riverfront Crossings

808 on 5th

330 Ridgeland Ave

Mane Gate Apartments

Westgate Villa

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Nemitz Hall

Orchards & Woodlands
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The Lundell

Riverview West

Willow Ridge Apartments

Fairfield Park II Apartments

Louden Lofts

Carriage Hill

633 Walnut St

532 S Dubuque St

Oakcrest
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625 E Burlington St

151 E 3rd St

912 2nd Ave

410 Burlington St

415 S Van Buren St

5 Woolf Ave

631 S Van Buren St

SoDo Flats

2434 Lakeside Dr
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Hawkeye Park

530 N Dubuque St

1006 Oakcrest Street Apartments

2432 Petsel Pl

Fairfield Estates

The Overlook

1014 Oakcrest Street Iowa City IA

728 Westwinds Dr

719 Westwinds Dr
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734 Westwinds Dr

2620 Westwinds Dr

521 Kirkwood Ave

2018 Waterfront Dr
Washington, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Washington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Studio Apartments | $1,420 | $780 | $1,990 |
| Washington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,281 | $665 | $2,019 |
| Washington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,310 | $700 | $2,400 |
| Washington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,174 | $695 | $3,300 |
| Washington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,265 | $1,800 | $2,730 |
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Cheapest Available Washington Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Washington, 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 Washington apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 308 N Linn St | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Aspire at West Campus | 2x2 Herky - Unfurnished | 2BR,2BA | $812 |
| Seville | 1 BR - Sublet | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
| 1165 S Riverside Dr | Studio - Twin | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| 808 on 5th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Sycamore Apartments | Two Bedroom with W/D | 2BR,1BA | $1,165 |
| Willow Ridge Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Mane Gate Apartments | 2 Bed/1 Bath with W/D | 2BR,1BA | $1,255 |
| IA City Lofts | Large Studio Units | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington, IA and Nearby
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington area is the $0.88 price per square foot 4 bedroom 4 bath Model at 630 S Capitol in the in the Cottage Hill neighborhood starting from $1,365. The second greatest value Washington apartment is the C1 - 3x3 Model at The Quarters Iowa City starting at $695 with a $0.59 price per square foot in the Fair Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 630 S Capitol | 4 bedroom 4 bath | 4BR,4BA | $0.88 |
| The Quarters Iowa City | C1 - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.59 |
| Mane Gate Apartments | 2 Bed/1 Bath with W/D | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Sycamore Apartments | Two Bedroom with W/D | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| The Nest Iowa City | B3 - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| 712 E Market St | Market Street Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Seville | 1 BR - Sublet | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| 808 on 5th | 424 S | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
| 308 N Linn St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Washington Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Washington?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Washington is at 308 N Linn St listed at $800.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Washington Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Washington Apartment is $800 at 308 N Linn St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Washington Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Washington is starting from $812 at Aspire at West Campus.
What is the most affordable Washington Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Washington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Riverfront Crossings and starts from $3,300.
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