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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 offers modern convenience with sleek stainless steel appliances, updated bathrooms, and contemporary wood flooring, plus high-speed internet and onsite laundry facilities. Residents benefit from assigned off-street parking and proximity to well-rated schools, with a top-rated elementary school less than a quarter mile away and a highly rated middle school under two miles from the property.

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

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 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

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Valley 1 BR/1bath1 bed1 bath$985 /mo1 unit available1br/1bath-$985.00mo. - $1150.00mo. 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. EMAIL **** OR CALL HERITAGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AT 319-351-8404 TO SCHEDULE A SHOWING!

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Amenities for Valley Avenue Apartments

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator
Stove

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
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About Valley Avenue Apartments

HomeApartments in Iowa CityLincoln Valley Avenue Apartments

1br/1bath-$985.00mo. - $1150.00mo. 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. EMAIL **** OR CALL HERITAGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AT 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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 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·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.
Valley Avenue Apartments 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, Valley Avenue Apartments 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.
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.

Valley Avenue Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 2 dog parks within 1 mile
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

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

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
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in Lincoln

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

Median rents as of May 16 2026.
Lincoln
Iowa City
A table of studio rental data trends in Iowa City
MonthMedian Rent
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$1,191
January 2026$1,134
February 2026$1,087
March 2026$1,137
April 2026$1,029
May 2026$931
A table of studio rental data trends in Lincoln
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,245

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$39,400/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $39,400 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $985.
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Schools near Valley Avenue Apartments

ICCSD PK-12 Online Learning Program

1725 n dodge st

iowa city, IA, 52245

K-12Public

Norman Borlaug Elementary School

1000 kennedy parkway

coralville, IA, 52241

PK, K-6Public
A-

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 31 Valley Ave

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

7/10
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 31 Valley Ave, Iowa City

Groceries

6/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-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

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-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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