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Apartments under $1,300 for Rent in Iowa City, IA

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  1. Building Photo - 319 Sycamore Drive
    1 BED
    $1,050
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,050
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,050

    319 Sycamore Drive

    327-327 Sycamore Dr, West Branch, IA 52358
    (319) 600-6073
  14. Exceptional Value
    2 BEDS
    $812
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$812 - $1,672
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$812 - $1,672

    Aspire at West Campus

    158 Hawkeye Ct, Iowa City, IA 52246
    (319) 600-6193
  31. Building Photo - Forest Ridge
    1 BED
    $830+
    2 BEDS
    $1,100+

    Forest Ridge

    749 W Benton St, Iowa City, IA 52246
  37. STUDIO
    $800+
    1 BED
    $800+

    308 N Linn St

    308 N Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52245
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Living & Renting in Iowa City

Iowa City at a Glance

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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

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Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Iowa City

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Education

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Iowa City High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,599 Students
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West Senior High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,503 Students
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Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
164 Students
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Southeast Junior High School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
812 Students
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Lincoln Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
223 Students
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Longfellow Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
385 Students

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