Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 19, 2025
Average rent in
Iowa City, IA
Last updated on December 19, 2025
Last updated on December 19, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Iowa City, IA is $1,380. This is -27%, or $520, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$1,380
10%Total rentals
163
for rent on Zumper.com
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Iowa City, IA is $1,380. This is -27%, or $520, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
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 price trends in
Iowa City, IA
Rent price trends
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Iowa City, IA have decreased by 7% in the last month and have increased by 10% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Rent comparables in
Iowa City, IA
The monthly rent for an apartment in Iowa City, IA is $1,300. A 1-bedroom apartment in Iowa City, IA costs about $1,050 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,195. Houses for rent in Iowa City, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,100.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,050 |  2% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,195 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,950 | 3% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $2,795 | 4% | 16% | |
Studio | $1,212 | 1% | 7% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Hoover | $1,375 | |
Lemme | $1,275 | |
Lincoln | $1,275 | |
Longfellow | $1,439 | |
Lucas | $1,650 | |
Mann | $1,700 | |
Roosevelt | $1,150 | |
Twain | $1,195 | |
Weber | $1,150 | |
Wood | $2,085 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,300 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,197 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,100 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,164 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,212
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
16%
Longfellow
Average rent
$1,439
Roosevelt
Average rent
$1,150
Wood
Average rent
$2,085
Mann
Average rent
$1,700
Weber
Average rent
$1,150
Lincoln
Average rent
$1,275
Twain
Average rent
$1,195
Lucas
Average rent
$1,650
Hoover
Average rent
$1,375
Lemme
Average rent
$1,275
Apartments
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,197
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,164
Last 30 days
1%
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.
Compare rent prices in Iowa City, IA to other cities
Median rent prices in Iowa City, IA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Cedar Rapids, IA.
Iowa City
27%lower than the national median
49%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Iowa City, IA is 42% higher than the median rent in Cedar Rapids, IA.
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Cost of living in
Iowa City, IA
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 |
Discover rentals in Iowa City, IA
56m ago
100 Hawk Ridge Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$600–$1,327
Apartment for rent
3d ago
411 Peterson St, Iowa City, IA 52245
2 beds
1 bath
$800–$850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3455 E Court St, Iowa City, IA 52245
2 beds
1 bath
$800–$865
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Roosevelt condo for rent in Iowa City
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Condo for rent
3d ago
2631 Lakeside Dr, Iowa City, IA 52240
2 beds
1 bath
$850–$975
Condo for rent
3d ago
580 Foster Rd, Iowa City, IA 52245
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Roosevelt condo for rent in Iowa City
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Condo for rent
1d ago
Weber condo for rent in Iowa City
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Condo for rent
7h ago
278 E Court St, Iowa City, IA 52240
Studio–5 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$3,975
Apartment for rent
7h ago
416 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$3,750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
123 East College Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,925–$3,555
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mann house for rent in Iowa City
4 beds
2 baths
$3,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
Longfellow townhouse for rent in Iowa City
3 beds
2 baths
$3,250
House for rent
Available Jan 20
7h ago
707 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$3,075
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Longfellow condo for rent in Iowa City
2 beds
2 baths
$2,975
Condo for rent
Available Dec 10
1h ago
20 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,840–$2,760
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Lincoln Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246
2 beds
2 baths
$1,350–$1,695
Apartment for rent
1d ago
808 Oakcrest St, Iowa City, IA 52246
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2416 Petsel Pl #4, Iowa City, IA 52246
2 beds
1 bath
$1,575
House for rent
Available Dec 1
7h ago
707 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$3,075
Apartment for rent
7h ago
278 E Court St, Iowa City, IA 52240
Studio–5 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$3,975
Apartment for rent
7h ago
416 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$3,750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
123 East College Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,925–$3,555
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2401 Highway 6 East, Iowa City, IA 52240
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,275–$3,340
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
435 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$921–$1,994
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 20
2d ago
Verified
2416 Petsel Pl #4, Iowa City, IA 52246
2 beds
1 bath
$1,575
House for rent
Available Dec 1
22h ago
1123 East Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52245
3 beds
1 bath
$1,375
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1136 North Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52245
3 beds
2 baths
$1,575
Apartment for rent
4d ago
128 E Davenport St, Iowa City, IA 52245
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,150
Apartment for rent
1d ago
808 Oakcrest St, Iowa City, IA 52246
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
17 Video Ct #17VI, Iowa City, IA 52240
3 beds
2 baths
$1,799
House for rent
2h ago
627 Orchard Court, Iowa City, IA 52246
Studio
1 bath
$1,100–$1,300
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
435 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$921–$1,994
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 20
20h ago
Lincoln Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246
2 beds
2 baths
$1,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
808 Oakcrest St, Iowa City, IA 52246
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Mann apartment for rent in Iowa City
3 beds
2 baths
$1,925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Roosevelt apartment for rent in Iowa City
4 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2401 Highway 6 East, Iowa City, IA 52240
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,380–$1,670
Apartment for rent
3d ago
421 S Dodge St, Iowa City, IA 52240
3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,815
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
627 Orchard Court, Iowa City, IA 52246
Studio
1 bath
$1,100–$1,200
Apartment for rent