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Last updated on June 19, 2026
Average rent in
Iowa City, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Iowa City, IA rent slipped 3.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,250/month. Renters are paying $64 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $1,500/month in November 2025.
Compared to national trends
Iowa City sits 35.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with a total of 135 rentals providing limited but varied options for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Iowa City run around $1,025/month, 1-bedrooms around $962/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,200/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $1,712/month and 4+ bedrooms climb to $2,548/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,950/month compared to apartments at $1,175/month, reflecting distinct price tiers across property types.
Neighborhood spotlight
Wood neighborhood rents fell 22.6% year over year to $1,263/month across 16 rentals, a sharper decline than the citywide 3.9% drop. This local cooldown contrasts with Roosevelt and Hoover, where rents declined more modestly, and Weber, which saw an 8.9% increase.
Median rent
Median rent in Iowa City
$1,250/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Iowa City is $1,250 per month as of June 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Iowa City
135
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,175, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Iowa City run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,175.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,025 |  4% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $962 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | 4% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,712 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,547 | 4% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Hoover | $1,190 | |
Lemme | $1,264 | |
Lincoln | $1,350 | |
Longfellow | $1,250 | |
Lucas | $1,400 | |
Mann | $1,800 | |
Roosevelt | $1,075 | |
Twain | $1,250 | |
Weber | $1,250 | |
Wood | $1,262 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,175 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,560 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,950 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,229 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$962
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,712
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,547
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
Longfellow
Average rent
$1,250
Roosevelt
Average rent
$1,075
Lincoln
Average rent
$1,350
Weber
Average rent
$1,250
Mann
Average rent
$1,800
Lemme
Average rent
$1,264
Lucas
Average rent
$1,400
Hoover
Average rent
$1,190
Wood
Average rent
$1,262
Twain
Average rent
$1,250
Apartments
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,560
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,229
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
38%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Iowa City, IA is 3% higher than the median rent in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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14%$1,285
1%$975
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20%$1,037
4%$1,450
3%$1,250
$850
3%$1,442
$1,100
23%$849
18%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
1d ago
125 River St, Iowa City, IA 52246
Studio–1 bed
0–1 bath
$450
Apartment for rent
2d ago
100 Hawk Ridge Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246
4 beds
2 baths
$575
Apartment for rent
1d ago
411 Peterson St, Iowa City, IA 52245
2 beds
1 bath
$800–$825
Apartment for rent
20h ago
3455 E Court St, Iowa City, IA 52245
2 beds
1 bath
$825–$865
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Longfellow condo for rent in Iowa City
2 beds
2 baths
$3,900
Condo for rent
2d ago
300 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240
2 beds
2 baths
$2,950
Apartment for rent
18h ago
20 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,940–$2,760
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2151 Willenbrock Circle, Iowa City, IA 52245
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
7h ago
1016 Newton Rd, Iowa City, IA 52246
3 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
627 Orchard Ct, Iowa City, IA 52246
Studio
1 bath
$780–$1,350
Apartment for rent
2h ago
2631 Lakeside Dr, Iowa City, IA 52240
2 beds
1 bath
$900–$925
Condo for rent
4h ago
2446 Lakeside Dr, Iowa City, IA 52240
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Condo for rent
1d ago
840 Maggard St, Iowa City, IA 52240
2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
932 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2718 Wayne Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240
1 bed
1 bath
$815
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2714 Wayne Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240
1 bed
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
435 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240
1 bed
1 bath
$1,954–$2,014
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 20
20h ago
3455 E Court St, Iowa City, IA 52245
2 beds
1 bath
$825–$865
Apartment for rent
1d ago
707 Oakcrest St, Iowa City, IA 52246
1 bed
1 bath
$835
Apartment for rent
1d ago
182 Westside Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
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 June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Iowa City?
Average rent prices in Iowa City have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $700 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Iowa City?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Iowa City are Roosevelt ($1,075/mo), Hoover ($1,190/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?
Iowa City's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $940 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,200 per month. These figures reflect the university town's diverse housing needs, with two-bedroom apartments making up 43% of available inventory compared to one-bedrooms at 22%.
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).