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Highlights

  • Sleek stainless steel appliances
  • High-speed internet
  • Onsite laundry facilities
  • Updated bathrooms
  • Modern wood flooring
  • Assigned off-street parking spots

Location

31 Valley Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246, USA|Lincoln
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Management

Heritage Property Management-AV, Inc.

Leasing office

(319) 351-8404

Property Overview

Valley Avenue Apartments presents a strong overall option for renters, underscored by a Zumper expert rating of 8.1 out of 10, highlighting its exceptional balance of price and value with a price rating of 9. The property stands out with impressive amenities, such as sleek stainless steel appliances and high-speed internet, while its prime location scores 9 out of 10 for convenience to schools and essential services, enhanced by a commendable trustworthiness rating of 8. This offers potential renters transparency and confidence in their choice.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.1
Very Good
With a solid 8.1 out of 10 overall, Valley Avenue Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Valley Avenue 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

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Middle school nearby
  • Pet friendly

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath$1,050 /mo1 unit availableConveniently located on the west side of Iowa City, just off Valley Avenue near the dental school and facing Highway 6, our community offers comfortable and affordable living. We have efficiency and one-bedroom, one-bath apartments, with select units beautifully remodeled to feature modern wood flooring, sleek stainless steel appliances, and updated bathrooms. All apartments include wall-unit A/C and heat, with secure building entrances and convenient onsite laundry facilities. Each unit comes with an assigned off-street parking spot available for an additional fee. We welcome cats with a signed pet lease and a monthly, non-refundable pet rent. Heat and Water is covered by the owners, and high-speed internet is provided—tenants pay for electricity. PLEASE EMAIL **** OR CALL 319-351-8404 TO SCHEDULE A SHOWING.

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Amenities for Valley Avenue Apartments

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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About Valley Avenue Apartments

HomeApartments in Iowa CityLincoln Valley Avenue Apartments

Conveniently located on the west side of Iowa City, just off Valley Avenue near the dental school and facing Highway 6, our community offers comfortable and affordable living. We have efficiency and one-bedroom, one-bath apartments, with select units beautifully remodeled to feature modern wood flooring, sleek stainless steel appliances, and updated bathrooms. All apartments include wall-unit A/C and heat, with secure building entrances and convenient onsite laundry facilities. Each unit comes with an assigned off-street parking spot available for an additional fee. We welcome cats with a signed pet lease and a monthly, non-refundable pet rent. Heat and Water is covered by the owners, and high-speed internet is provided—tenants pay for electricity. PLEASE EMAIL **** OR CALL 319-351-8404 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.
8.1
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.1 out of 10 overall, Valley Avenue Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Valley Avenue 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 Valley Avenue Apartments
Price·9A 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.
Valley Avenue Apartments stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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, Valley Avenue 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.
Valley Avenue 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 Valley Avenue 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.

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 Valley Avenue Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 2 miles away
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Grow a garden indoors
A balcony, backyard, or shared outdoor space isn't available
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Lincoln

1-bedroom apartments at Valley Avenue Apartments cost about 5% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Lincoln.

Median rents as of Dec 13 2025.
Lincoln
Iowa City
A table of studio rental data trends in Iowa City
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,000
January 2024$947
February 2024$900
March 2024$939
April 2024$967
May 2024$999
June 2024$792
July 2024$1,053
August 2024$989
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$1,200
A table of studio rental data trends in Lincoln
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$975
January 2024$975
February 2024$975
March 2024$1,065
April 2024$1,023
May 2024$1,122
June 2024$1,245

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$42,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $42,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,050.
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Schools near Valley Avenue Apartments

Norman Borlaug Elementary School

1000 kennedy parkway

coralville, IA, 52241

PK, K-6Public
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Getting around Iowa City near 31 Valley Ave

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

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

Cycling

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

Transit

8/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 31 Valley Ave, Iowa City

Groceries

6/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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Global Mart
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Tabooleh LLC
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