Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 3, 2026

Average rent in
Iowa City, IA

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.

$1.51

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,325

increased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

188

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$1.51

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
57%
26%
9%
3%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

53%
47%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

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 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.

Rent comparables in
Iowa City, IA

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%

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%

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

Median rent price$1,325
decreased by30%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,077
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

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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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.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

1% lower

Groceries

2% lower

Health

313% higher

Housing

23% lower

Transportation

13% higher

Utilities

17% lower

Apartments for rent in Anamosa

Discover rentals in Iowa City, IA

728 E College St - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5h ago

9

Excellent

728 E College St

728 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240

1 bed

2 baths

$515

Apartment for rent

Hawks Ridge - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

8.3

Very good

Hawks Ridge

100 Hawk Ridge Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$600–$1,600

Apartment for rent

Eastside Iowa City Apartment close to Dining and Parks. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

2 beds

1 bath

$800–$850

Apartment for rent

3455 Court - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

3455 Court

3455 E Court St, Iowa City, IA 52245

2 beds

1 bath

$825–$925

Apartment for rent

Secured Eastside Iowa City 2 bdrm condo with carport. - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

7.5

Very good

Secured Eastside Iowa City 2 bdrm condo with carport.

2631 Lakeside Dr, Iowa City, IA 52240

2 beds

1 bath

$850–$915

Condo for rent

3414 E Court Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

3414 E Court Street

3414 E Court St, Iowa City, IA 52245

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

580 Foster - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

580 Foster

580 Foster Rd, Iowa City, IA 52245

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

Eastside Iowa City 2 bdrm condo with carport and extra storage. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.6

Very good

2 beds

1 bath

$895–$950

Condo for rent