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Highlights

  • Modern appliances
  • Urban lifestyle
  • Low-maintenance
  • Vibrant neighborhoods
  • Walkable to restaurants, cafes, shopping, and nightlife
  • Open-concept studio layout

Location

255 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA|Longfellow
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Management

Nest Property Management

Leasing office

(319) 600-6386 ext. 2

Property Overview

Vogel House Apartments offers a strong mix of value, convenience, and lifestyle appeal, with an 8.3 expert rating, competitive pricing, and standout location and amenities scores. It features modern appliances, an open-concept studio layout, and a low-maintenance, walkable setting near restaurants, cafes, shopping, nightlife, transit, parks, and wellness options.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Vogel House Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Vogel House Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • More space

Great for

  • Eco living
  • Social life

Floor plans

0BR/1.0BAStudio1 bath599 sqft$1,550 /mo1 unit availableLocated in downtown Iowa City, the Vogel House Apartments studio units only a short walk from the Pentacrest and the Old Capitol. Kitchen appliances include dishwasher, disposal, microwave, and electric range. *Corner unit* CHECK OUT OUR VIRTUAL TOUR HERE: https my matterport com show ?m=djcsmsPXikP

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Amenities for Vogel House Apartments

Appliances

DishwasherElectric Stove
MicrowaveRange
Refrigerator

Tech

Internet
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About Vogel House Apartments

HomeApartments in Iowa CityLongfellow Vogel House Apartments

Experience the best of downtown Iowa City living in this stylish and efficient studio apartment located in the heart of the city. Perfect for students, young professionals, or anyone who loves an urban lifestyle, this apartment places you just steps away from the area's best dining, coffee shops, shopping, and entertainment. The thoughtfully designed studio layout offers a comfortable open living space with plenty of natural light. The kitchen features modern appliances and smart storage, making it easy to cook and stay organized. The flexible living and sleeping area allows you to create a space that fits your lifestyle—whether you want a cozy home retreat, a productive study area, or both. Living downtown means everything you need is right outside your door. Walk to local restaurants, grab coffee with friends, explore unique boutiques, or enjoy nearby parks and cultural events. With easy access to campus and public transit, getting around the city is simple and convenient. Features: -Prime downtown Iowa City location -Bright open-concept studio layout -Walkable to restaurants, cafés, shopping, and nightlife -Close to campus, parks, and public transportation -Perfect for students and professionals -FREE onsite laundry If you're looking for a comfortable, low-maintenance home in one of Iowa City's most vibrant neighborhoods, this downtown studio is the perfect place to call home. CHECK OUT OUR VIRTUAL TOUR HERE: https my matterport com show ?m=djcsmsPXikP


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Vogel House Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Vogel House Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Vogel House Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Vogel House Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Vogel House Apartments is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Vogel House Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Vogel House Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Vogel House Apartments is great for:

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby
  • 21 parks within a mile

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 171 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 33 local event hubs within 1 mile
  • The area has transit options

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Vogel House Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
Studio is 96 sqft larger than other listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
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Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Longfellow

studio apartments at Vogel House Apartments cost about 101% more than the average rent price for studio apartments in Longfellow.

Median rents as of Aug 8 2026.
Longfellow
Iowa City
A table of studio rental data trends in Iowa City
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$974
September 2024$1,047
October 2024$1,175
November 2024$1,166
December 2024$1,090
January 2025$902
February 2025$895
March 2025$877
April 2025$840
May 2025$871
June 2025$999
July 2025$1,029
August 2025$1,187
September 2025$1,141
October 2025$1,132
November 2025$1,200
December 2025$1,191
January 2026$1,134
February 2026$1,087
March 2026$1,137
April 2026$1,029
May 2026$928
June 2026$977
July 2026$898
August 2026$777
A table of studio rental data trends in Longfellow
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$999
October 2024$1,150
November 2024$989
December 2024$923
January 2025$895
February 2025$884
March 2025$877
April 2025$830
May 2025$824
June 2025$883
July 2025$973
October 2025$1,109
November 2025$1,225
December 2025$1,156
January 2026$1,076
February 2026$1,001
March 2026$900
April 2026$900
May 2026$890
June 2026$977
July 2026$980
August 2026$770

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$62,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $62,000 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $1,550.
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Schools near Vogel House Apartments

Longfellow Elementary School

1130 seymour ave

iowa city, IA, 52240

K-6Public
B

ICCSD PK-12 Online Learning Program

1725 n dodge st

iowa city, IA, 52245

K-12Public

Oak Hill Elementary School

504 n park rd

tiffin, IA, 52340

2-3Public
B+

Christine Grant Elementary School

1000 north bend dr

north liberty, IA, 52317

PK, K-6Public
A-

Solon Intermediate

200 west 5th st

solon, IA, 52333

4-5Public
B
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Getting around Iowa City near 255 Iowa Ave

Walking

9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 255 Iowa Ave, Iowa City

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

8/10
Variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

6/10
Variety of cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

6/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

1/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

9/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk

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