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Highlights

  • Onsite laundry
  • Off street parking

Location

727 Michael St, Iowa City, IA 52246, USA|Roosevelt
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Management

Old Gold Court Apartments

Leasing office

(319) 351-8404

Property Overview

Old Gold offers a strong overall value, with an 8.8 Zumper expert rating, competitive pricing, and above-average marks for amenities, location, and trustworthiness. It also stands out for onsite laundry and off-street parking, plus nearby dining, parks, mixed-use spaces, public transit access, recycling or composting options, and pet-related services.

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

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Old Gold is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Old Gold 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

  • More space
  • Less expensive
  • Central heat

Great for

  • Social life
  • Pet owners
  • Eco living

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath795 sqft$875 /mo1 unit availableOlder well maintained 2Br/1 bath apartment within walking distance to the UIHC and law school called Old Gold Court Apartments. Each apartment has wall unit air conditioning, there is onsite laundry, and the buildings have secure entrances. Heat and water is paid to all units and off street parking is available for extra fee. FREE INTERNET!! Cats are allowed with a signed pet lease and the monthly non refundable pet rent. CONTACT SOPHIA 319-423-0209 OR CARTER 319-640-3436 TO SCHEDULE A SHOWING

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Amenities for Old Gold

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatHeat and Water Paid
Heating

Tech

Free Internet

Building

Cats OK
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

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

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

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About Old Gold

HomeApartments in Iowa CityRoosevelt Old Gold

Older well maintained 2Br/1 bath apartment within walking distance to the UIHC and law school called Old Gold Court Apartments. Each apartment has wall unit air conditioning, there is onsite laundry, and the buildings have secure entrances. Heat and water is paid to all units and off street parking is available for extra fee. FREE INTERNET!! Cats are allowed with a signed pet lease and the monthly non refundable pet rent. CONTACT SOPHIA 319-423-0209 OR CARTER 319-640-3436 TO SCHEDULE A SHOWING


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.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Old Gold is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Old Gold 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 Old Gold
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.
Old Gold 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·9A 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.
Old Gold goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including cats allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Old Gold receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Old Gold 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·7A 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 it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust Old Gold to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
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.

Old Gold is great for:

Social life

  • 148 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 232 mixed-use spaces nearby
  • Area has 17 parks and recreation options

Pet owners

  • 4 pet hospitals in the area
  • 6 pet supply stores near the property
  • 3 pet grooming services nearby

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • 17 parks within a mile
  • On-site recycling or composting options
  • Public transit available nearby

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 Old Gold compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 150 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Central heat
Climate controlled environment
Eco-friendly trash disposal
This property has recycling pickup

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.9 miles away
Distance from grocery stores
The nearest grocery store is 4.0 miles away
Grow a garden indoors
A balcony, backyard, or shared outdoor space isn't available
Lacks images
Fewer than 5 photos available for this property

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Rent trends in Roosevelt

2-bedroom apartments at Old Gold cost about 22% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Roosevelt.

Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
Roosevelt
Iowa City
A table of studio rental data trends in Iowa City
MonthMedian Rent
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$964
September 2026$1,190
October 2026$1,158
A table of studio rental data trends in Roosevelt
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,175
December 2024$1,175
January 2025$1,175
February 2025$1,175
March 2025$1,175
April 2025$1,195
May 2025$1,172
June 2025$1,131
July 2025$940
November 2025$1,232
December 2025$1,216
January 2026$1,195
February 2026$1,197
March 2026$1,275
April 2026$1,249
May 2026$1,158
June 2026$1,275
July 2026$842
August 2026$1,200

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 727 Michael St?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$35,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $35,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $875.
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Schools near Old Gold

Ernest Horn Elementary School

600 koser ave

iowa city, IA, 52246

PK, 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 727 Michael St

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 727 Michael St, Iowa City

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

5/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk

High schools

0/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 727 Michael St

La Regia Taqueria
436 Highway 1 W
D of C Foods
804 S Riverside Dr
ALDI
760 Ruppert Rd
Walmart Supercenter
919 Highway 1 W
Natural Grocers
1404 S Gilbert St

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