Apartments For Rent By Owner in Iowa City, IA
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO, 1 BATH$1,300Base Rent$1,300Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,300 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$1,300Base Rent$1,300Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,300212 Grandview Ct Unit 212
212 Grandview Ct, Iowa City, IA 52246 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$1,300Base Rent$1,300Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,300
104 Grandview Ct Unit 114
104 Grandview Ct, Iowa City, IA 52246 -
Rent SpecialTotal Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,350Base Rent$1,350Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,350
313 Grandview Ct Unit 313
313 Grandview Ct, Iowa City, IA 52246 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,550Base Rent$1,550Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,550
2050 Keokuk St
2050 Keokuk St, Iowa City, IA 52240 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,275Base Rent$1,275Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,2752743 Triple Crown Ln Unit 10
2743 Triple Crown Ln, Iowa City, IA 52240 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS$1,400Base Rent$1,400Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,4002713 Wayne Ave
2713 Wayne Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,000Base Rent$2,000Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,000
610 4th Ave
610 4th Ave, Iowa City, IA 52245 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New4 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,750Base Rent$2,750Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,750
503 Melrose Ct Unit 503 Melrose Ct. House
503 Melrose Ct, Iowa City, IA 52246 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$895Base Rent$895Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$895
2601 Westwinds Dr Unit 4
2601 Westwinds Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,950Base Rent$1,950Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,950
1820 W Benton St Unit 204
1820 W Benton St, Iowa City, IA 52246 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS$3,200Base Rent$3,200Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,200
2762 Irving Ave
2762 Irving Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 2 BATHS$2,400Base Rent$2,400Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,400
221 E College St Unit 1203
221 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,100Base Rent$1,100Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,100
740 Westwinds Dr Unit 6
740 Westwinds Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$1,500Base Rent$1,500Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,500
13 S Linn St Unit 8
13 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,040Base Rent$1,040Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,040
912 Benton Dr Unit 12
912 Benton Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,100Base Rent$1,100Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,100
173 S Scott Blvd
173 S Scott Blvd, Iowa City, IA 52245 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$1,150Base Rent$1,150Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,150
303 Grandview Ct Unit 303
303 Grandview Ct, Iowa City, IA 52246 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,744Base Rent$1,744Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,744
1512 1st Ave Unit C205N
1512 1st Ave, Coralville, IA 52241 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,350Base Rent$1,350Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,350
1245 Alexander Way Unit 202
1245 Alexander Way, North Liberty, IA 52317 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New4 BEDS, 3 BATHS$2,450Base Rent$2,450Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,450
1909 Holiday Rd
1909 Holiday Rd, Coralville, IA 52241 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$2,700Base Rent$2,700Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,700
3220 Heartland Dr
3220 Heartland Dr, Coralville, IA 52241 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,400Base Rent$1,400Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,400
1460 Eastview Dr Unit upstairs
1460 Eastview Dr, Coralville, IA 52241 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,300Base Rent$1,300Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,300
25 W Chestnut St Unit 25 Chestnut
25 W Chestnut St, North Liberty, IA 52317 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS$2,250Base Rent$2,250Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,250
984 22nd Ave
984 22nd Ave, Coralville, IA 52241 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,300Base Rent$1,300Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,300
80 Cherry Ct Unit Apt 4
80 Cherry Ct, North Liberty, IA 52317 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,200Base Rent$1,200Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,200
2855 Coral Ct Unit 302
2855 Coral Ct, Coralville, IA 52241 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,450Base Rent$1,450Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,450
605 Kimberlite St Unit 1
605 Kimberlite St, Tiffin, IA 52340 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,000Base Rent$1,000Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,000
403 21st Avenue Pl Unit 403
403 21st Avenue Pl, Coralville, IA 52241 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS$1,490Base Rent$1,490Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,490
201 21st Ave Pl
201 21st Ave Pl, Coralville, IA 52241 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,300Base Rent$1,300Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,300
628 N Linn St Unit #4
628 N Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52245 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New4 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS$1,995Base Rent$1,995Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,995
909 N Governor St
909 N Governor St, Iowa City, IA 52245 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$995Base Rent$995Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$995
23 S Dubuque St Unit 1
23 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New4 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,000Base Rent$3,000Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$3,000
302 Melrose Ct
302 Melrose Ct, Iowa City, IA 52246 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO, 1 BATH$895+1 BED, 1 BATH$995+Base Rent$895 - $995Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$895 - $995
118 S Dubuque St
118 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,700Base Rent$1,700Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,700
903 Hudson Ave
903 Hudson Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$875Base Rent$875Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$875
319 E Washington St Unit 100
319 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$1,200Base Rent$1,200Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,200
512 E Burlington St Unit 1
512 E Burlington St, Iowa City, IA 52240 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,035Base Rent$1,035Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,035
810 Benton Dr Unit #11
810 Benton Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$850Base Rent$850Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$850
630 Walnut St Unit 630
630 Walnut St, Iowa City, IA 52240 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$1,295Base Rent$1,295Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,295
1 Triangle Pl Unit 2
1 Triangle Pl, Iowa City, IA 52246 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,095Base Rent$1,095Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,095
812 Benton Dr Unit #11
812 Benton Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246
Living & Renting in Iowa City
Iowa City at a Glance
Iowa City, IA Apartments for Rent
Iowa City is home to the University of Iowa and served as the first capital of the state of Iowa, with the Old Capitol building standing as a National Historic Landmark at the center of the university campus. This college town along the Iowa River blends academic energy with cultural attractions, including the University of Iowa Art Museum and a downtown district filled with local shops and dining options. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Iowa City, you'll discover everything from contemporary apartment communities near campus to established properties throughout the city's neighborhoods, with average rents around $1,040 for one-bedroom units and $1,277 for two-bedroom units.
Renting in Iowa City means easy access to jobs at the university and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, both major employers in the region. The city offers convenient commuting via Interstate 80, which runs through the area, connecting residents to nearby Coralville and North Liberty. Popular neighborhoods include Downtown Iowa City, where renters enjoy walkable streets and proximity to entertainment venues, and Riverfront Crossing, which provides access to trails along the Iowa River. The city's compact 27 square miles makes most destinations accessible, while the surrounding Johnson County area offers additional shopping and recreation options for residents who want both academic atmosphere and practical living amenities.
Why Iowa City?
- The Devonian Fossil Gorge is an amazing location, ranked as one of Iowa City’s most popular attractions
- The University of Iowa is a Public Ivy and a top-rated research university located on 1,700 acres
- During the summer, downtown Iowa City hosts the Iowa City Jazz Festival, the Iowa City Arts Festival, and Saturday Night Free Movies
- Throughout Downtown and the Northside Marketplace, over 130 trees are “dressed” by about 120 local knitters which are later donated to local charities
- The city has a lively arts and nightlife scene
Renting in Iowa City
Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes
- Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Studio 536 Sq Ft $1,104 / mo
- 1 Bedroom 635 Sq Ft $1,039 / mo
- 2 Bedrooms 872 Sq Ft $1,282 / mo
- 3 Bedrooms 1,147 Sq Ft $1,701 / mo
- 4 Bedrooms 990 Sq Ft $2,339 / mo
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Iowa City
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- South Iowa City 661 Sq Ft $1,163/mo
- Roosevelt 664 Sq Ft $1,207/mo
- Downtown Iowa City 747 Sq Ft $1,461/mo
Average Rent in Nearby Cities
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Cities Average Rent
- Iowa City $1,324/mo
- Coralville $865/mo
- North Liberty $1,230/mo
- Marion $892/mo
- Cedar Rapids $1,018/mo
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Frequently asked questions about renting in Iowa City, IA
What are the average rent costs in Iowa City, IA?
The average rent in Iowa City, IA is $1,039.
What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Iowa City, IA?
The average rent for a studio apartment in Iowa City, IA is $1,104.
What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Iowa City, IA?
The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Iowa City, IA is $1,039.
What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Iowa City, IA?
The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Iowa City, IA is $1,282.
What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Iowa City, IA?
The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Iowa City, IA is $1,701.
What are the average rent costs of a four bedroom apartment in Iowa City, IA?
The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Iowa City, IA is $2,339.
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