Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Chester, IA from $600 (37 Rentals)

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21 Woolf Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

21 Woolf Ave

21 Woolf AveIowa City, IA 52246
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Oakcrest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakcrest

801 Oakcrest StIowa City, IA 52246
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631 S Van Buren St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

631 S Van Buren St

631 S Van Buren StIowa City, IA 52240
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SoDo Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SoDo Flats

322 E Prentiss StIowa City, IA 52240
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Carriage Hill
2 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage Hill

700-710 Carriage HlIowa City, IA 52246
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West Chester, IA Local Guide

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 Fairfield Estates priced from $758. Louden Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Chester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fairfield EstatesUnit 22BR,2BA$758
Louden LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$800
Aspire at West Campus2x2 Herky - Unfurnished2BR,2BA$812
River Ridge PlaceStudio/1BA 407 sq ftStudio,1BA$920
1165 S Riverside DrStudio - TwinStudio,1BA$990
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$995
The Quarters Iowa CityF2 - 1x11BR,1BA$1,050
Westgate Villa2 Bdrm Lg2BR,1BA$1,070
Orchards & Woodlands2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,100
Willow Ridge Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,200

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

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Chester area is the $0.84 price per square foot Unit 55 Model at Fairfield Estates in the starting from $1,057. The second greatest value West Chester apartment is the 3 Bed / 2 Bath with W/D Model at Mane Gate Apartments starting at $1,405 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Fair Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Chester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fairfield EstatesUnit 554BR,2BA$0.84
Mane Gate Apartments3 Bed / 2 Bath with W/D3BR,2BA$1.21
Orchards & Woodlands2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.21
The Nest Iowa CityB3 - 2x22BR,2BA$1.59
Louden LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
316 MaddieTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.75
Aspire at West Campus1x1 Hancher - Furnished1BR,1BA$2.55
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.99
The Quarters Iowa CityF2 - 1x11BR,1BA$2.39
River Ridge PlaceStudio/1BA 407 sq ftStudio ,1BA$2.26

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Getting Around West Chester, IA

Walk Score®

2 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

22 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 River Ridge Place listed at $920.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Chester Apartment is $1,050 at The Quarters Iowa City.

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 $758 at Fairfield Estates.

What is the most affordable West Chester Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Chester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Louden Lofts and starts from $845.

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