Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 4, 2025
Last updated on November 4, 2025
Last updated on November 4, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Iowa City, IA is $1,345. This is -31%, or $592, lower than the national average.
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As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Iowa City, IA is $1,345. This is -31%, or $592, 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 increased by 7% in the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,250. A 1-bedroom apartment in Iowa City, IA costs about $995 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 $2,137.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $995 | 2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,197 | 4% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | 7% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 4% | 5% | |
Studio | $1,125 | No Change | 5% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Lemme | $1,225 | |
Lincoln | $1,400 | |
Longfellow | $1,350 | |
Lucas | $1,250 | |
Mann | $1,875 | |
Roosevelt | $1,225 | |
Shimek | $1,595 | |
Twain | $1,200 | |
Weber | $1,325 | |
Wood | $1,350 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,250 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,525 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,137 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,119 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,197
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
Longfellow
Average rent
$1,350
Wood
Average rent
$1,350
Roosevelt
Average rent
$1,225
Mann
Average rent
$1,875
Lincoln
Average rent
$1,400
Weber
Average rent
$1,325
Lucas
Average rent
$1,250
Twain
Average rent
$1,200
Shimek
Average rent
$1,595
Lemme
Average rent
$1,225
Apartments
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$2,137
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,119
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.
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Iowa City, IA is 36% 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 |
4d ago
100 Hawk Ridge Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$635–$1,327
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3455 E Court St, Iowa City, IA 52245
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1124 Oakcrest St, Iowa City, IA 52246
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Roosevelt apartment for rent in Iowa City
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Wood condo for rent in Iowa City
2 beds
1 bath
$935
Condo for rent
23h ago
1030 E Court St, Iowa City, IA 52240
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1012 E Burlington St, Iowa City, IA 52240
2 beds
1 bath
$985–$990
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Roosevelt apartment for rent in Iowa City
1015 Oakcrest St, Iowa City, IA 52246
2 beds
1 bath
$990
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mann house for rent in Iowa City
5 beds
3 baths
$4,400
House for rent
3d ago
123 E College St, 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
5d+ ago
Longfellow condo for rent in Iowa City
1 bed
2 baths
$2,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
20 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,870–$2,760
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Roosevelt house for rent in Iowa City
3 beds
2 baths
$2,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
Longfellow condo for rent in Iowa City
2 beds
2 baths
$2,100
Condo for rent
4d ago
421 S Dodge St, Iowa City, IA 52240
3 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lincoln Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246
2 beds
2 baths
$1,350
Apartment for rent
3d ago
123 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,925–$3,555
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2401 Highway 6 E, Iowa City, IA 52240
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,250–$4,440
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2100 S Scott Blvd #79, Iowa City, IA 52240
3 beds
2 baths
$1,569
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
17 Video Ct #17VI, Iowa City, IA 52240
3 beds
2 baths
$1,799
House for rent
6m ago
707 Oakcrest St, Iowa City, IA 52246
1–2 beds
1 bath
$800–$1,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Hoover house for rent in Iowa City
12 Green Mountain Dr #08, Iowa City, IA 52245
1 bed
1 bath
$1,070
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
435 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$921–$1,994
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 20
3d ago
521 Kirkwood Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240
2 beds
2 baths
$1,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
611 S Van Buren St, Iowa City, IA 52240
1 bed
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1136 N Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52245
3 beds
2 baths
$1,575
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
403 Westwinds Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2100 S Scott Blvd #79, Iowa City, IA 52240
3 beds
2 baths
$1,569
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
17 Video Ct #17VI, Iowa City, IA 52240
3 beds
2 baths
$1,799
House for rent
4d ago
627 Orchard Ct, Iowa City, IA 52246
Studio
1 bath
$1,200–$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ 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
Roosevelt apartment for rent in Iowa City
4 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2401 Highway 6 E, Iowa City, IA 52240
2 beds
2 baths
$1,630–$1,670
Apartment for rent
6m ago
707 Oakcrest St, Iowa City, IA 52246
1–2 beds
1 bath
$800–$1,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
218 1/2 E Market St, Iowa City, IA 52245
3 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
14h ago
670 Nex Ave, Iowa City, IA 52245
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,250
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Longfellow apartment for rent in Iowa City
614 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240
3 beds
1 bath
$1,560
Apartment for rent
23h ago
931 Dewey St, Iowa City, IA 52245
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent