Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Branch, IA from $695 (38 Rentals)

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631 S Van Buren St
$1,050 - $1,350

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631 S Van Buren St

631 S Van Buren StIowa City, IA 52240
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Carriage Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage Hill

700-710 Carriage HlIowa City, IA 52246
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308 N Linn St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

308 N Linn St

308 N Linn StIowa City, IA 52245
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Oakcrest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakcrest

801 Oakcrest StIowa City, IA 52246
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625 E Burlington St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

625 E Burlington St

625 E Burlington StIowa City, IA 52240
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5 Woolf Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

5 Woolf Ave

5 Woolf AveIowa City, IA 52246
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1165 S Riverside Dr
Studio to 3 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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Hawkeye Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hawkeye Park

432 S Dubuque StIowa City, IA 52240
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530 N Dubuque St
2 Bedroom Apartments

530 N Dubuque St

530 N Dubuque StIowa City, IA 52245
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804 N Dubuque St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

804 N Dubuque St

804 N Dubuque StIowa City, IA 52245
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The Overlook
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Overlook

3155 Shire LnIowa City, IA 52240
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$1,095
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731 Westwinds Dr

Iowa CityIA52246

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West Branch, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Branch Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in West Branch, IA is a Studio unit found at Lakewood Hills Apartments in the Old Mill Creek neighborhood priced from $695. Riverfront Crossings in the Fair Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Branch apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakewood Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Riverview WestStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Willow Ridge Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,200
712 E Market StMarket Street Apartments2BR,1BA$1,300
Whiteway Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
1032 Newton Rd21BR,1BA$1,400
Manville Terrace2x12BR,1BA$1,400
Newton Pointe Apartments3 bed 1 bath3BR,1BA$1,425
Vogel House Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Branch, IA and Nearby

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Branch area is the $1.48 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Riverview West in the in the Cottage Hill neighborhood starting from $2,170. The second greatest value West Branch apartment is the 4 Bedroom-2 Bathroom Model at Hawks Ridge starting at $600 with a $0.47 price per square foot in the Cottage Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Branch apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Riverview West3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.48
Hawks Ridge4 Bedroom-2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$0.47
The HawthorneG3BR,2BA$1.44
The Quarters Iowa CityD - 2x22BR,2BA$0.69
Newton Pointe Apartments3 bed 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.30
The Forum At Lincoln3 bed / 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.63
712 E Market StMarket Street Apartments2BR,1BA$1.68
The Nest Iowa CityB2 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.70
ReplayB32BR,2BA$1.73
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Branch Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Branch?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Branch is at Lakewood Hills Apartments listed at $695.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Branch Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Branch Apartment is $845 at Lakewood Hills Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Branch Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Branch is starting from $890 at Lakewood Hills Apartments.

What is the most affordable West Branch Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Branch Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Newton Pointe Apartments and starts from $1,425.

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