Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 4, 2026
Last updated on May 4, 2026
Last updated on May 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Iowa City, IA is $1,250. This is -36%, or $700, lower than the national average.
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As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Iowa City, IA is $1,250. This is -36%, or $700, 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 remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,195. A 1-bedroom apartment in Iowa City, IA costs about $950 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 $1,825.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $975 | 5% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 | 2% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,825 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,474 | 5% | No Change | |
Studio | $1,010 | 1% | 11% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Hoover | $1,300 | |
Lemme | $1,150 | |
Lincoln | $1,322 | |
Longfellow | $1,250 | |
Lucas | $1,199 | |
Mann | $1,800 | |
Roosevelt | $1,100 | |
Twain | $1,350 | |
Weber | $1,400 | |
Wood | $1,250 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,195 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,250 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,825 | 8% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,234 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,010
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,474
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
No Change
Longfellow
Average rent
$1,250
Roosevelt
Average rent
$1,100
Mann
Average rent
$1,800
Weber
Average rent
$1,400
Lincoln
Average rent
$1,322
Lemme
Average rent
$1,150
Hoover
Average rent
$1,300
Lucas
Average rent
$1,199
Twain
Average rent
$1,350
Wood
Average rent
$1,250
Apartments
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,234
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 14% 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 |
5d+ ago
125 River St, Iowa City, IA 52246
1 bed
1 bath
$450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
100 Hawk Ridge Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246
2–4 beds
2 baths
$575–$795
Apartment for rent
32m ago
727 Michael St, Iowa City, IA 52246
1–2 beds
1 bath
$750–$925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
411 Peterson St, Iowa City, IA 52245
2 beds
1 bath
$800–$850
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3455 E Court St, Iowa City, IA 52245
2 beds
1 bath
$825–$865
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2631 Lakeside Dr, Iowa City, IA 52240
2 beds
1 bath
$850–$925
Condo for rent
2d ago
2446 Lakeside Dr, Iowa City, IA 52240
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Condo for rent
2d ago
815 Cross Park Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240
2 beds
2 baths
$925–$940
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Longfellow condo for rent in Iowa City
2 beds
2 baths
$3,900
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Longfellow condo for rent in Iowa City
1 bed
1.5 baths
$2,800
Condo for rent
30m ago
20 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,840–$2,760
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Longfellow condo for rent in Iowa City
221 E College St #709, Iowa City, IA 52240
1 bed
2 baths
$2,600
Condo for rent
2d 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 May 1
2h ago
Weber condo for rent in Iowa City
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Condo for rent
Available May 5
5d+ ago
Longfellow condo for rent in Iowa City
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Longfellow condo for rent in Iowa City
2 beds
2 baths
$2,100
Condo for rent
3d ago
Verified
25 Modern Way #25MO, Iowa City, IA 52240
4 beds
2 baths
$1,649
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2100 S Scott Blvd #66, Iowa City, IA 52240
3 beds
2 baths
$1,199
House for rent
3d ago
627 Orchard Ct, Iowa City, IA 52246
Studio
1 bath
$780–$1,350
Apartment for rent
30m ago
20 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,840–$2,760
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Lincoln apartment for rent in Iowa City
365 Ellis Ave #11, Iowa City, IA 52246
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
628 N Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52245
3 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Longfellow apartment for rent in Iowa City
612 S Van Buren St #2, Iowa City, IA 52240
1 bed
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
905 W Benton St, Iowa City, IA 52246
1–2 beds
1 bath
$950–$1,050
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
55 Camden Rd #NA, Iowa City, IA 52245
5 beds
3 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Jun 5
4d ago
Verified
435 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$921–$2,014
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 20
2d ago
1012 E Burlington St, Iowa City, IA 52240
2 beds
1 bath
$1,025
Apartment for rent
2d ago
920 E Burlington St, Iowa City, IA 52240
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
321 N Johnson St, Iowa City, IA 52245
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
840 Maggard St, Iowa City, IA 52240
2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
932 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$780–$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
912 2nd Ave, Iowa City, IA 52245
1 bed
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
435 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$921–$2,014
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 20
6h ago
434 S Johnson St, Iowa City, IA 52240
2 beds
2 baths
$1,195
Apartment for rent
32m ago
727 Michael St, Iowa City, IA 52246
1–2 beds
1 bath
$750–$925
Apartment for rent
4d ago
627 Orchard Ct, Iowa City, IA 52246
Studio
1 bath
$780
Apartment for rent
6h ago
908 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
7h ago
629 S Riverside Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246
2 beds
2 baths
$1,237–$1,750
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Longfellow apartment for rent in Iowa City
612 S Van Buren St #2, Iowa City, IA 52240
1 bed
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
920 E Burlington St, Iowa City, IA 52240
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent