Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 20, 2026
Last updated on March 20, 2026
Last updated on March 20, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Iowa City, IA is $1,350. This is -29%, or $551, lower than the national average.
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As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Iowa City, IA is $1,350. This is -29%, or $551, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Iowa City, IA have decreased by 6% in the last month and have increased by 4% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Iowa City, IA is $1,275. A 1-bedroom apartment in Iowa City, IA costs about $995 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,200. Houses for rent in Iowa City, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,872.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $995 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,225 | 3% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 5% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $2,474 | 1% | 1% | |
Studio | $1,149 | No Change | 8% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Hoover | $1,250 | |
Lemme | $1,137 | |
Lincoln | $1,325 | |
Longfellow | $1,350 | |
Lucas | $1,199 | |
Mann | $1,800 | |
Roosevelt | $1,162 | |
Twain | $1,195 | |
Weber | $1,150 | |
Wood | $1,595 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,275 | 8% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,250 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,872 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,174 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,149
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,474
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
Longfellow
Average rent
$1,350
Mann
Average rent
$1,800
Roosevelt
Average rent
$1,162
Weber
Average rent
$1,150
Lincoln
Average rent
$1,325
Lemme
Average rent
$1,137
Lucas
Average rent
$1,199
Hoover
Average rent
$1,250
Wood
Average rent
$1,595
Twain
Average rent
$1,195
Apartments
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
8%
Condos
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$1,872
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,174
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Iowa City, IA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
Median rent prices in Iowa City, IA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Cedar Rapids, IA.
Iowa City
lower than the national median
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Iowa City, IA is 23% higher than the median rent in Cedar Rapids, IA.
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The overall cost of living in Iowa City, IA is 7% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 1% lower |
Groceries | 2% lower |
Health | 313% higher |
Housing | 23% lower |
Transportation | 13% higher |
Utilities | 17% lower |
2d ago
100 Hawk Ridge Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246
2–4 beds
2 baths
$575–$750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
411 Peterson St, Iowa City, IA 52245
2 beds
1 bath
$800–$850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3455 E Court St, Iowa City, IA 52245
2 beds
1 bath
$825–$925
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2631 Lakeside Dr, Iowa City, IA 52240
2 beds
1 bath
$850–$925
Condo for rent
2d ago
580 Foster Rd, Iowa City, IA 52245
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2446 Lakeside Dr, Iowa City, IA 52240
2 beds
1 bath
$895–$950
Condo for rent
1d ago
808 Oakcrest St, Iowa City, IA 52246
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1124 Oakcrest St, Iowa City, IA 52246
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Longfellow condo for rent in Iowa City
2 beds
2 baths
$3,900
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Longfellow townhouse for rent in Iowa City
3 beds
2 baths
$3,250
House for rent
Available Jan 20
2d ago
278 E Court St, Iowa City, IA 52240
Studio–5 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$2,975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Longfellow condo for rent in Iowa City
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,975
Condo for rent
Available Feb 13
1d ago
416 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$2,970
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Longfellow house for rent in Iowa City
1117 E Court St, Iowa City, IA 52240
3 beds
2 baths
$2,900
House for rent
Available Apr 1
1d ago
20 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,840–$2,760
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Longfellow condo for rent in Iowa City
221 E College St #709, Iowa City, IA 52240
1 bed
2 baths
$2,600
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
1022 Newton Rd, Iowa City, IA 52246
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
416 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$2,970
Apartment for rent
2d ago
278 E Court St, Iowa City, IA 52240
Studio–5 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200–$2,975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
707 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,325–$2,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2100 S Scott Blvd #66, Iowa City, IA 52240
3 beds
2 baths
$1,199
House for rent
10h ago
627 Orchard Ct, Iowa City, IA 52246
Studio
1 bath
$1,100–$1,300
Apartment for rent
16h ago
3526 Eastbrook St, Iowa City, IA 52245
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,450–$1,675
Apartment for rent
2h ago
315 Ellis Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246
1–2 beds
1 bath
$975–$1,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
435 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$921–$2,014
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 20
2d ago
321 N Johnson St, Iowa City, IA 52245
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
2d ago
825 Oakcrest St, Iowa City, IA 52246
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
10h ago
627 Orchard Ct, Iowa City, IA 52246
Studio
1 bath
$1,100–$1,300
Apartment for rent
1d ago
808 Oakcrest St, Iowa City, IA 52246
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
2d ago
415 Woodside Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
324 E Davenport St, Iowa City, IA 52245
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
16h ago
1054 Newton Rd, Iowa City, IA 52246
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
435 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$921–$2,014
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 20
3d ago
727 Michael St, Iowa City, IA 52246
1–2 beds
1 bath
$750–$925
Apartment for rent
3d ago
627 Orchard Ct, Iowa City, IA 52246
Studio
1 bath
$1,100–$1,200
Apartment for rent
13h ago
2001 2001 - 2167 Keokuk Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
1 bed
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
1d ago
808 Oakcrest St, Iowa City, IA 52246
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
1d ago
628 N Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52245
Studio–4 beds
1 bath
$700–$1,800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3455 E Court St, Iowa City, IA 52245
2 beds
1 bath
$825–$925
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1016 Newton Rd, Iowa City, IA 52246
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent