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85 Rentals in Iowa City, IA Under $1,500/mo
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$1,350
2 beds1 bath950 sqftMultiplex
1811 High St, Iowa City, IA, 52245
$885
2 beds1 bath710 sqftCondo
209 Holiday Road 119, Coralville, IA, 52241
$845
Studio1 bath500 sqftCondo
209 Holiday Road 101, Coralville, IA, 52241
$1,475
2 beds2 baths1,105 sqftCondo
600 Grandview Court 603, Iowa City, IA, 52246
$1,385
3 beds1 bathCondo
34 Lincoln Ave 9, Iowa City, IA, 52245
$1,300
3 beds1 bathCondo
34 Lincoln Ave 2, Iowa City, IA, 52246
$1,380
3 beds1 bathCondo
34 Lincoln Ave 5, Iowa City, IA, 52245
$1,450
2 beds1 bath832 sqftHouse
610 10th Avenue, Coralville, IA, 52241
$955
2 beds1 bath850 sqftApartment
1509 Aber Ave, Iowa City, IA, 52246
$925
2 beds1 bath795 sqftApartment
727-739 Michael Street, Iowa City, IA, 52246
$1,100
2 beds1 bath900 sqftApartment
902 N Dodge St, Iowa City, IA, 52245
$900
1 bed1 bath600 sqftApartment
119 River St, Iowa City, IA, 52246
$1,100
2 beds1 bath912 sqftApartment
2030-B Broadway St., Iowa City, IA, 52240
$1,275
2 beds1 bathApartment
315 Ellis Ave, Iowa City, IA, 52246
$1,150
2 beds1 bathApartment
624 S. Gilbert Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240
$1,400
Studio1 bathApartment
5 Lincoln Ave, Iowa City, IA, 52246
$1,160
1 bed1 bath400 sqftApartment
203.5 6th Street Units 1 - 12, Coralville, IA, 52241
$875
2 beds1 bath795 sqftApartment
727-739 Michael Street, Iowa City, IA, 52246
$825
1 bed1 bath430 sqftApartment
700-721 Carriage Hill, Iowa City, IA, 52246
$925
1 bed1 bath440 sqftApartment
700-721 Carriage Hill, Iowa City, IA, 52246
$695
Studio1 bath240 sqftApartment
1015 W. Benton Street Apt 51, Iowa City, IA, 52246
$1,325
Studio1 bathApartment
5 Lincoln Ave, Iowa City, IA, 52246
$975
1 bed1 bathApartment
315 Ellis Ave, Iowa City, IA, 52246
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Load moreWhat to Know Before Renting Under $1,500 in Iowa City, IA
Rentals under $1,500 per month cover a wide share of Iowa City inventory — expect a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments, townhomes, and some three-bedroom houses. At this price point, tradeoffs are usually about neighborhood, building age, and amenity package rather than basic habitability. Compare commute time, parking, and in-unit laundry when narrowing your shortlist in Iowa City.
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Rentals Under $1,500 Near Iowa City, IA
Frequently Asked Questions About Rentals Under $1,500 in Iowa City, IA
Rentler currently shows 77 rentals in Iowa City priced under $1,500. Inventory at this price point is updated daily — availability changes quickly, especially at the lower price tiers where well-priced units receive applications within 24–48 hours of posting.
At the under $1,500 price point in Iowa City, use the bedroom and property-type filters to narrow to studios, 1-bedrooms, 2-bedrooms, houses, or townhomes. Availability shifts daily — set a listing alert if you want to catch new units as they post.
These terms refer to different things. Cheap or affordable apartments are market-rate units at the lower end of a city's price range — anyone can apply regardless of income. Low-income or income-restricted apartments are subsidized properties (through programs like Section 8, HUD, or LIHTC) that require income qualification, typically at or below 50–80% of the area median income. Both types may appear on Rentler — contact landlords directly on lower-priced listings to ask about income requirements and subsidy acceptance.
Pet-friendly rentals exist across all price tiers. Use Rentler's pet-friendly filter to narrow to properties that accept animals. At lower price points, pet deposits and monthly pet rent still apply — factor that into your total monthly cost when budgeting. Breed and weight restrictions are common even on pet-accepting listings.
Yes — especially on market-rate listings with individual landlords, which make up a significant share of Rentler's inventory. Negotiating leverage is highest in winter (November through January), when fewer people are searching and landlords are more motivated to fill vacancies. Offering a longer lease term, a larger security deposit, or the ability to move in quickly are the most effective negotiating levers.
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