Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 22, 2026

Average rent in
University Heights, IA

Last updated on April 22, 2026

Last updated on April 22, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in University Heights, IA is $1,625. This is -16%, or $320, lower than the national average.

$1.51

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,625

increased by9%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

18

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in University Heights, IA is $1,625. This is -16%, or $320, lower than the national average.

$1.51

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

45%
27%
24%
3%
$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

59%
41%
Owner-occupied
Renter-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
University Heights, IA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in University Heights, IA have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 9% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
University Heights, IA

The monthly rent for an apartment in University Heights, IA is $927. A 1-bedroom apartment in University Heights, IA costs about $850 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $955. Houses for rent in University Heights, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,767.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$921

11%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,050

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$1,795

No Change

21%

4 bedroom

$575

3%

73%

Studio

$1,300

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

1 bedroom

Average rent

$921

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$575

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

73%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University Heights, 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 University Heights, IA to other cities

Median rent prices in University Heights, IA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Burlington, IA.

University Heights

Median rent price$1,625
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,050
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in University Heights, IA is 55% higher than the median rent in Burlington, IA.

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1128 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246, USA
607 Westgate St, Iowa City, IA 52246, USA
1601 Aber Ave, University Heights, IA 52246, USA
53 Penfro Dr, University Heights, IA 52246, USA
1305 Sunset St, University Heights, IA 52246, USA
1851 Melrose Ave, University Heights, IA 52246, USA
1820 W Benton St, Iowa City, IA 52246, USA
1300 Melrose Ave, University Heights, IA 52246, USA
408 Westgate St, University Heights, IA 52246, USA
1649 Aber Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246, USA
1649 Aber Ave, University Heights, IA 52246, USA
1848 W Benton St, University Heights, IA 52246, USA
404 Westgate St, Iowa City, IA 52246, USA
1905 Graslon Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246, USA
412 Westgate St, Iowa City, IA 52246, USA
2060 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246, USA
724 Keswick Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246, USA
1545 Aber Ave, University Heights, IA 52246, USA
1545 Aber Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246, USA
1420 Aber Ave, University Heights, IA 52246, USA

Discover rentals in University Heights, IA

Benton Condos LLC - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

8.8

Very good

Benton Condos LLC

810 810 - 920 Benton Drive, University Heights, IA 52246

1–2 beds

1 bath

$795–$895

Apartment for rent

1527 Aber Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

1527 Aber Avenue

1527 Aber Ave, University Heights, IA 52246

2 beds

1 bath

$825–$845

Apartment for rent

Finkbine Lane - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Finkbine Lane

302 Finkbine Ln, University Heights, IA 52246

1–2 beds

1 bath

$845–$975

Apartment for rent

1305 Sunset St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Horn apartment for rent in University Heights

Apartment for rent

1509 Aber Ave - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

8h ago

9.4

Excellent

1509 Aber Ave

1509 Aber Ave, University Heights, IA 52246

2 beds

1 bath

$955

Apartment for rent

1601 Aber Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

1601 Aber Avenue

1601 Aber Ave, University Heights, IA 52246

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

1851 Melrose Ave, Unit 202 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

1851 Melrose Ave, Unit 202

1851 Melrose Ave, University Heights, IA 52246

3 beds

2 baths

$1,625

Condo for rent

Available Aug 1

607 Westgate St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Horn house for rent in University Heights

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