Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 3, 2026
Average rent in
Iowa City, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 3, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Iowa City, IA rent slipped 9.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,250/month. Renters today are paying $58 less per month on average than last year, despite an 8.2% increase month over month as rents recover from a recent trough.
Compared to national trends
Iowa City sits 35.6% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, with a small inventory of 73 total rentals offering a compact but varied market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Iowa City run around $1,180/month, 1-bedrooms at $923/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,175/month. Larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $1,695/month and $2,550/month respectively, while houses command a median of $2,350/month compared to $1,195/month for apartments.
Neighborhood spotlight
Shimek rents rose 55.2% year over year to $1,700/month, contrasting with the citywide decline of 9.9%. This neighborhood is a standout in Iowa City's rental market, showing strong local growth.
Median rent
Median rent in Iowa City
$1,250/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Iowa City is $1,250 per month as of August 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $690 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Iowa City
73
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Iowa City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Iowa City, IA
Average rent prices in Iowa City have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Iowa City, IA
Rent prices in Iowa City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Iowa City is $1,195, whereas a house costs $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Iowa City run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,125.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,180 | 4% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $923 |  7% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,175 | 1% | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $1,695 | 2% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $2,550 | 4% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Hoover | $1,366 | |
Lincoln | $1,400 | |
Longfellow | $1,250 | |
Lucas | $1,295 | |
Mann | $1,798 | |
Roosevelt | $1,000 | |
Shimek | $1,700 | |
Twain | $1,250 | |
Weber | $1,187 | |
Wood | $1,299 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,195 | 7% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,300 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,350 | 13% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,229 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,180
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$923
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
10%
Longfellow
Average rent
$1,250
Roosevelt
Average rent
$1,000
Mann
Average rent
$1,798
Lincoln
Average rent
$1,400
Lucas
Average rent
$1,295
Weber
Average rent
$1,187
Hoover
Average rent
$1,366
Twain
Average rent
$1,250
Wood
Average rent
$1,299
Shimek
Average rent
$1,700
Apartments
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
7%
Condos
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
13%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,229
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.
How does rent in Iowa City, IA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids by all bedroom counts and property types.
Iowa City
36%lower than the national median
33%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Iowa City, IA is 3% lower than the median rent in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,295
22%$1,330
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9%$1,000
5%$1,650
5%$1,392
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1%$1,442
18%$1,342
9%$850
21%Cost of living in Iowa City, IA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 1% higher |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | 6% lower |
| Housing | 21% lower |
| Transportation | 4% higher |
| Utilities | 14% lower |
Discover rentals in Iowa City, IA
2h ago
125 River St, Iowa City, IA 52246
Studio–1 bed
0–1 bath
$450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
100 Hawk Ridge Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246
4 beds
2 baths
$575
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2631 Lakeside Dr, Iowa City, IA 52240
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
727 Michael St, Iowa City, IA 52246
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
300 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240
3 beds
3 baths
$6,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
20 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,940–$2,760
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Longfellow condo for rent in Iowa City
1 bed
1.5 baths
$2,675
Condo for rent
4d ago
Mann house for rent in Iowa City
1154 Hotz Ave, Iowa City, IA 52245
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,450
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
1016 Newton Rd, Iowa City, IA 52246
3 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
627 Orchard Ct, Iowa City, IA 52246
Studio
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
2h ago
2030 Broadway St Apt B, Iowa City, IA 52240
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
4h ago
30 Lincoln Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246
3 beds
2 baths
$1,695
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
435 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240
1 bed
1 bath
$2,014
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 20
9h ago
840 Maggard St, Iowa City, IA 52240
2 beds
1 bath
$950–$1,150
Apartment for rent
3d ago
932 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
4d ago
128 E Davenport St, Iowa City, IA 52245
3 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
435 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240
1 bed
1 bath
$2,014
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 20
2h ago
2030 Broadway St Apt B, Iowa City, IA 52240
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
310 N Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52245
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
932 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Iowa City, IA
Quick answers to common questions about the Iowa City rental market.
How much is rent in Iowa City?
The average rent in Iowa City is $1,250 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Iowa City?
Average rent prices in Iowa City have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.
How does Iowa City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Iowa City is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $690 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Iowa City?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Iowa City are Roosevelt ($1,000/mo), Weber ($1,187/mo), and Longfellow ($1,250/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Iowa City?
To comfortably afford rent in Iowa City, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Iowa City?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Iowa City average around $970/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,230/month.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).