Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
La' James International College Iowa City, IA

Median rent

Median rent in University Heights

$1,425/mo

increased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in University Heights is $1,425 per month as of September 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $475 less per month.

$1.56

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in University Heights

105

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of University Heights rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in La' James International College Iowa City, IA

Average rent prices in University Heights have increased by 19% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in La' James International College Iowa City, IA

Rent prices in University Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in University Heights is $1,325, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in University Heights run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,125.

Listings

Studio

$1,262

-

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,097

-

2%

2 bedroom

$1,200

-

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,800

-

54%

4 bedroom

$2,400

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,262

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,097

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last year

54%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

The table above reflects average rent prices in La' James International College 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.

Discover rentals in La' James International College Iowa City, IA

125 River St- MARTIN APTS - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.2

Very good

125 River St- MARTIN APTS

125 River St, Iowa City, IA 52246

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$550

Hawks Ridge - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

8.5

Very good

Hawks Ridge

100 Hawk Ridge Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246

Studio–4 beds

1–2 baths

$589–$1,450

College Hill - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.3

Excellent

College Hill

932 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240

1 bed

1 bath

$800

707-815 Oakcrest Street Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.6

Very good

707-815 Oakcrest Street Apartments

707 Oakcrest St, Iowa City, IA 52246

1 bed

1 bath

$825

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Frequently asked questions for La' James International College Iowa City, IA

Quick answers to common questions about the University Heights rental market.

How much is rent in University Heights?

The average rent in University Heights is $1,425 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in University Heights?

Average rent prices in University Heights have increased by 19% since last year.

How does University Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in University Heights is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $475 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in University Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in University Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $57,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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