Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 3, 2026
Last updated on February 3, 2026
Last updated on February 3, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Iowa City, IA is $1,325. This is -30%, or $575, lower than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Iowa City, IA is $1,325. This is -30%, or $575, 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 1% in the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,010 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 $1,850.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,000 | 3% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | 3% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 2% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,695 | 3% | 3% | |
Studio | $1,115 | 3% | 7% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Hoover | $1,300 | |
Lemme | $1,272 | |
Lincoln | $1,250 | |
Longfellow | $1,412 | |
Lucas | $1,132 | |
Mann | $1,575 | |
Roosevelt | $1,105 | |
Twain | $1,100 | |
Weber | $1,100 | |
Wood | $1,535 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,275 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,125 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,850 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,164 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,115
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,695
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
Longfellow
Average rent
$1,412
Roosevelt
Average rent
$1,105
Mann
Average rent
$1,575
Wood
Average rent
$1,535
Lincoln
Average rent
$1,250
Weber
Average rent
$1,100
Lemme
Average rent
$1,272
Hoover
Average rent
$1,300
Lucas
Average rent
$1,132
Twain
Average rent
$1,100
Apartments
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,164
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 |
5h ago
728 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240
1 bed
2 baths
$515
Apartment for rent
7h ago
100 Hawk Ridge Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$600–$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
411 Peterson St, Iowa City, IA 52245
2 beds
1 bath
$800–$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3455 E Court St, Iowa City, IA 52245
2 beds
1 bath
$825–$925
Apartment for rent
11h ago
2631 Lakeside Dr, Iowa City, IA 52240
2 beds
1 bath
$850–$915
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
3414 E Court St, Iowa City, IA 52245
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
580 Foster Rd, Iowa City, IA 52245
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2446 Lakeside Dr, Iowa City, IA 52240
2 beds
1 bath
$895–$950
Condo for rent
3d ago
278 E Court St, Iowa City, IA 52240
Studio–5 beds
1–2 baths
$1,400–$3,975
Apartment for rent
1d ago
416 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$3,750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
123 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,935–$3,585
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Longfellow townhouse for rent in Iowa City
3 beds
2 baths
$3,250
House for rent
Available Jan 20
1d 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 Feb 13
5d+ 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 Feb 1
12h ago
20 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,840–$2,760
Apartment for rent
5h ago
728 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240
1 bed
2 baths
$515
Apartment for rent
14h ago
1321 Sunset St, Iowa City, IA 52246
2 beds
1 bath
$905
Apartment for rent
14h ago
421 S Dodge St, Iowa City, IA 52240
3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,715
Apartment for rent
4d ago
226 S Lucas St, Iowa City, IA 52240
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
808 Oakcrest St, Iowa City, IA 52246
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
1d ago
707 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$3,075
Apartment for rent
1d ago
416 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$3,750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
123 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,935–$3,585
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
435 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$921–$1,994
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 20
5d+ ago
Verified
17 Video Ct #17VI, Iowa City, IA 52240
3 beds
2 baths
$1,799
House for rent
14h ago
1321 Sunset St, Iowa City, IA 52246
2 beds
1 bath
$905
Apartment for rent
9h ago
128 E Davenport St, Iowa City, IA 52245
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$1,150
Apartment for rent
10h ago
1123 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52245
3 beds
1 bath
$1,425
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
321 N Johnson St, Iowa City, IA 52245
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
403 Westwinds Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
808 Oakcrest St, Iowa City, IA 52246
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
435 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$921–$1,994
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 20
5h ago
728 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240
1 bed
2 baths
$515
Apartment for rent
14h ago
1321 Sunset St, Iowa City, IA 52246
2 beds
1 bath
$905
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2401 Highway 6 E, Iowa City, IA 52240
2 beds
1 bath
$1,380
Apartment for rent
3h ago
156 Westside Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246
2 beds
1 bath
$985
Apartment for rent
3h ago
31 Valley Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
3h ago
2432 Rushmore Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
10h ago
1123 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52245
3 beds
1 bath
$1,425
Apartment for rent