
Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Chester, IA from $500 (50 Rentals)
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Louden Lofts

Park Place

Seville

Sycamore Apartments

Scotsdale

Parkside Manor

1165 S Riverside Dr

SoDo Flats

Riverfront Crossings
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808 on 5th

Mane Gate Apartments

River Ridge Place

Orchards & Woodlands

IA City Lofts

Westgate Villa

The Lundell

Willow Ridge Apartments

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Village Pointe

Fairfield Park II Apartments
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Carriage Hill

532 S Dubuque St

Oakcrest

2635 Westwinds Dr

814 Benton Dr

1427 Aber Ave

200 N 28th St

201 Jefferson St

508 E Adams Ave

5 Woolf Ave
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156 Westside Dr

914 Benton Dr

1054 Newton Rd

631 S Van Buren St

Hawkeye Park

806 Benton Dr

5 S Johnson St

2432 Petsel Pl

1006 Oakcrest Street Apartments

Fairfield Estates
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The Overlook

906 Benton Dr

2254 S Riverside Dr

752 Westwinds Dr

734 Westwinds Dr

1014 Oakcrest Street Iowa City IA

728 Westwinds Dr

719 Westwinds Dr

521 Kirkwood Ave

500 Grandview Ct
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West Chester, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Chester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Chester Studio Apartments | $1,149 | $990 | $1,325 |
| West Chester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,249 | $665 | $2,019 |
| West Chester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,310 | $695 | $2,400 |
| West Chester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,142 | $695 | $3,300 |
| West Chester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,265 | $1,800 | $2,730 |
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Cheapest Available West Chester Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in West Chester, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS priced from $700. 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 West Chester apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $700 |
| Aspire at West Campus | 2x2 Herky - Unfurnished | 2BR,2BA | $812 |
| Sycamore Apartments | One Bedroom Units | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
| Park Place | 2 Bdrm | 2BR,1BA | $915 |
| Scotsdale | 2 Bdrm Sublet - Upper Floor | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
| 1165 S Riverside Dr | Studio - Twin | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| 808 on 5th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| SoDo Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Orchards & Woodlands | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Chester, IA and Nearby
As of April 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Chester area is the $0.59 price per square foot C1 - 3x3 Model at The Quarters Iowa City in the in the Fair Meadows neighborhood starting from $695. The second greatest value West Chester apartment is the 3 bed 1 bath Model at Newton Pointe Apartments starting at $1,425 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Cottage Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Chester apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Quarters Iowa City | C1 - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.59 |
| Newton Pointe Apartments | 3 bed 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Mane Gate Apartments | Updated 2 Bed / 2 Bath with W/D | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| 926 Harlocke St (IC) | 2 BR/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Orchards & Woodlands | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Scotsdale | 2 BR Sublet Middle Floor | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
| The Nest Iowa City | B2 - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Park Place | 2 Bdrm | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| 808 on 5th | 424 S | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Chester Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Chester?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Chester is at 1165 S Riverside Dr listed at $990.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Chester Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Chester Apartment is $910 at Sycamore Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Chester Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Chester is starting from $700 at MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS.
What is the most affordable West Chester Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West Chester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Newton Pointe Apartments and starts from $1,425.
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Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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