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Last updated on June 24, 2026
Average rent in
University of Iowa, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 24, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in University Heights
$1,350/mo
21%vs previous year
The average rent in University Heights is $1,350 per month as of June 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in University Heights
195
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of University Heights rentals at each price point
Rent trends in University of Iowa, IA
Average rent prices in University Heights have increased by 21% 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
University of Iowa, IA
Rent prices in University Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in University Heights is $1,250, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in University Heights run $1,175 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,195 | - | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,162 | - | 15% | |
2 bedroom | $1,227 | - | 19% | |
3 bedroom | $1,950 | - | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $2,625 | - |  11% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in University of Iowa, IA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,250 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $1,450 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $2,250 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,229 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,195
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,162
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,227
Last year
19%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,625
Last year
11%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in University of Iowa, IA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,250
Condos
Average rent
$1,450
Houses
Average rent
$2,250
Rooms
Average rent
$1,229
The table above reflects average rent prices in University of Iowa, 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 University of Iowa, IA
3h ago
125 River St, Iowa City, IA 52246
Studio–1 bed
0–1 bath
$450
Apartment for rent
12h ago
100 Hawk Ridge Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246
4 beds
2 baths
$575
Apartment for rent
7h ago
411 Peterson St, Iowa City, IA 52245
2 beds
1 bath
$800–$825
Apartment for rent
10h ago
727 Michael St, Iowa City, IA 52246
1–2 beds
1 bath
$800–$925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Longfellow condo for rent in Iowa City
2 beds
2 baths
$3,900
Condo for rent
13h ago
300 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240
2 beds
2 baths
$2,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in North Liberty
2217 Saint Andrews Dr, North Liberty, IA 52317
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
1051 Quarry Ln, Coralville, IA 52241
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
139 Bainberry St, Tiffin, IA 52340
3 beds
2 baths
$2,045
House for rent
5d+ ago
1016 Newton Rd, Iowa City, IA 52246
3 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
531 531 - 627 Potter St, Tiffin, IA 52340
2 beds
1 bath
$1,225
Apartment for rent
11h ago
627 Orchard Ct, Iowa City, IA 52246
Studio
1 bath
$780–$1,300
Apartment for rent
3h ago
840 Maggard St, Iowa City, IA 52240
2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,250
Apartment for rent
10h ago
210 S Chestnut St, North Liberty, IA 52317
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
11h ago
939 Boston Way, Coralville, IA 52241
2 beds
1 bath
$990–$995
Apartment for rent
16h ago
920 E Burlington St, Iowa City, IA 52240
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
435 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240
1 bed
1 bath
$1,954–$2,014
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 20
1d ago
139 Bainberry St, Tiffin, IA 52340
3 beds
2 baths
$2,045
House for rent
1d ago
Longfellow apartment for rent in Iowa City
404 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240
1 bed
1 bath
$1,890
$1,690
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
531 531 - 627 Potter St, Tiffin, IA 52340
2 beds
1 bath
$1,225
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for University of Iowa, 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 $1,350 per month as of June 20, 2026.
Is rent up or down in University Heights?
Average rent prices in University Heights have increased by 21% since last year.
How does University Heights rent compare to the national average?
Rent in University Heights is 31% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 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 $54,000/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).