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Apartments Under $1,200 in Iowa City, IA

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27
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$900
Whistler Apartments
3.0
416 Iowa Ave Iowa City, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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2
$895 - 1,050
631 S. Van Buren Street
631 S Van Buren St Iowa City, IA
1 - 2 BR | Aug. 1, 2027
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10
$1,095
702 Westwinds Drive #03
702 Westwinds Dr #03 Iowa City, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Surface Parking
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
3
$895
611 S. Van Buren Street
611 S Van Buren St Iowa City, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2027
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31
$1,150 - 1,155
7 S. Linn Street
7 S Linn St Iowa City, IA
Studio | Available Now
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1
$1,195
1016 Newton (arena Apartments I)
1016 Newton Rd Iowa City, IA
2 BR | Dec. 1, 2026
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7
$775 - 925
Carriage Hill
700-721 Carriage Hl Iowa City, IA
1 BR | Oct. 21, 2026
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Air Conditioning
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68
3D Tour
$670 - 855
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The Quarters Iowa City
2401 Hwy 6 East Iowa City, IA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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Luxury
61
3D Tour
$1,200
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The Nest Iowa City
123 E College St Iowa City, IA
2 BR | Aug. 15, 2027
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Luxury
1
$850 - 900
Colonial Manor
2722 Wayne Ave Iowa City, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Surface Parking
Storage
1
$825 - 895
707-815 Oakcrest St
Iowa City, IA
1 BR | Nov. 6, 2026
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5
$799
522 S Clinton St
Iowa City, IA
Studio | Dec. 24, 2026
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Downtown Iowa City
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$100
1000 Oakcrest St Unit Parking
Iowa City, IA
Studio | Available Now
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$875
Old Gold
727-739 Michael St Iowa City, IA
2 BR | Jan. 1, 2027
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Storage
Disability Access
1
$550
125 River St
Iowa City, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Disability Access
1
$900
119 River St
Iowa City, IA
1 BR | Oct. 12, 2026
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Surface Parking
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9
$1,100
Orchards & Woodlands
2030- B Broadway St Iowa City, IA
2 BR | Nov. 20, 2026
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Pepperwood
7
3D Tour
$1,050
1014 Oakcrest Street
Iowa City, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Air Conditioning
Surface Parking
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1
$800
1840 S Gilbert St
Iowa City, IA
1 BR | Nov. 10, 2026
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Pepperwood
39
$1,029 - 1,175
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Replay
525 S Riverside Dr Iowa City, IA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
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Fitness Center
1
$995
330 Ridgeland Ave
Iowa City, IA
Studio | Jul. 31, 2027
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3
$995
310 N Gilbert St
Iowa City, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Downtown Iowa City
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$695
Efficiency Within Walking Distance To Uihc On Third Floor, Available 10/1/2026
1015 W Benton St Iowa City, IA
Studio | Available Now
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$1,100
Oakcrest Assets-625 E Burlington Street
625 E Burlington St Iowa City, IA
2 BR | Oct. 12, 2026
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Downtown Iowa City
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$950 - 975
315 Ellis
315 Ellis Ave Iowa City, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2027
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12
$1,100
727 Melrose Ave
Iowa City, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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12
3D Tour
$1,050
1006 Oakcrest Street
Iowa City, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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15
$770
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Hawks Ridge
2.6
100 Hawk Ridge Drive Iowa City, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Student
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$1,175 - 1,195
3 Bedroom 1 Bath Apt.
2437 Petsel Pl Iowa City, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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$699 - 1,199
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Aspire at West Campus
5.0
158 Hawkeye Ct, Iowa City, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments under $1,200 are available in Iowa City, IA on Rentable.co?

There are 31 apartments under $1,200 in Iowa City currently available for rent on Rentable.co.

How many studio apartments under $1,200 are available in Iowa City?

Rentable.co has 78 studio apartments under $1,200 available for rent in Iowa City.

How many one-bedroom apartments under $1,200 are available in Iowa City?

Rentable.co has 401 one-bedroom apartments under $1,200 available for rent in Iowa City.

How many two-bedroom apartments under $1,200 are available in Iowa City?

Rentable.co has 659 two-bedroom apartments under $1,200 available for rent in Iowa City.

Can I afford a apartment under $1,200 in Iowa City, IA?

To comfortably afford a apartment under $1,200 in Iowa City based on average rent prices, a household would need an annual income of $37,000.

Which neighborhoods have the most apartments under $1,200 for rent in Iowa City, IA?

  1. Downtown Iowa City
  2. Pepperwood
  3. Towncrest
  4. The Peninsula

Apartments Under $1,200 in Iowa City, IA: October Rental Information

Welcome to the October 2026 Iowa City Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the October 2026 key findings and figures for the Iowa City rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the inventory trends for apartments under $1,200 — overall market rent-distribution, availability by bedroom count, and month-over-month comparisons — in Iowa City and surrounding areas. This summary also provides insights into available features and amenities, as well as location options for apartments under $1,200 in Iowa City.

By leveraging Rentable's comprehensive data and expertise, prospective renters can stay up-to-date on the latest market trends and find the ideal apartment that suits their budget and preferences in Iowa City.
0 2 5 7 10 <$600 $640 $720 $800 $880 $960 $1,040 $1,120 $1,200 $1,280 $1,360 $1,440 $1,520 >$1,600
This month, the typical cost to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Iowa City stands at $1,300, with the majority falling between $640 and $1,700. Out of the 253 one-bedroom apartments currently on the market in Iowa City, 227 are priced below $1,200, accounting for 90% of the total available one-bedroom units in Iowa City.

Available Apartments Under $1,200: Iowa City vs. Surrounding Areas

Iowa City, IA
Coralville, IA
North Liberty, IA
63
29
7
In October 2026, there are a number of apartments available for rent under $1,200 in Iowa City, IA and the surrounding cities. The chart above provides an overview of the inventory in Iowa City, IA metro area, including Tipton, University Heights, North Liberty, Clarence, West Branch, West Liberty, Columbus Junction, Coralville, Williamsburg, Mechanicsville, Solon, Conesville, and Tiffin. With a total inventory of 47 apartments, prospective renters have a variety of options to choose from. Whether you prefer the vibrant city life of Iowa City or the quieter suburban areas in the surrounding cities, Rentable can help you find the perfect affordable apartment.

Apartments Under $1,200 Now vs. Last Month: Iowa City and Surrounding Areas

City Apartments Under $1,200 in October M/M % Change
Iowa City, IA 63 +1.23%
Coralville, IA 29 +1.23%
North Liberty, IA 8 +1.16%
West Branch, IA 2 +1.02%
Conesville, IA 2 +0.8%
Solon, IA 1 +0.95%
Tiffin, IA 1 +1.52%
University Heights, IA 1 +1.33%
Columbus Junction, IA 1 +1.4%
West Liberty, IA 0 +0.8%

Looking for Apartments Under $1,200 in Iowa City?

Available apartments under $1,200 1,204
Top amenities Refrigerator, Garbage Disposal, Range / Oven, High Speed Internet, Student
Pet friendly 65
Utilities included 10
Furnished 2
1 Bedroom 21
2 Bedroom 29
3 Bedroom 36

Where are Iowa City Apartments Under $1,200?

Top Neighborhoods Downtown iowa city, Pepperwood, Towncrest, The peninsula
Downtown Iowa City 8
Pepperwood 2
Towncrest 1
The Peninsula 1
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