Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 4, 2025

Average rent in
Iowa City, IA

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.

$1.55

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,345

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

128

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$1.55

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
53%
26%
12%
5%
$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 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.

Rent comparables in
Iowa City, IA

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%

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%

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$1,345
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$990
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

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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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

Hawks Ridge - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

Hawks Ridge

100 Hawk Ridge Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246

Studio–4 beds

1–2 baths

$635–$1,327

Apartment for rent

3455 Court - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.2

Very good

3455 Court

3455 E Court St, Iowa City, IA 52245

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

1124 Oakcrest St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

1124 Oakcrest St

1124 Oakcrest St, Iowa City, IA 52246

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

630 Orchard Ct #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Roosevelt apartment for rent in Iowa City

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

2434 Lakeside Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Wood condo for rent in Iowa City

2 beds

1 bath

$935

Condo for rent

1030 E Court Street - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.5

Very good

1030 E Court Street

1030 E Court St, Iowa City, IA 52240

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

Claremont Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Claremont Apartments

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

1015 Oakcrest St, Iowa City, IA 52246

2 beds

1 bath

$990

Apartment for rent