Average Rent in Iowa City, IA
5 apartment buildings, 68 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,316/mo
Cheapest
$650/mo
Properties
5
Units
68
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 5 properties in Iowa City, IA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Iowa City, IA Rent Prices
All 5 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
PACE Property Management
1321 Sunset St #1, Iowa City, IA 52246, USA
Westwinds Real Estate
316 E Court St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
The Nest Iowa City
123 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
Aspire at West Campus
158 Hawkeye Ct, Iowa City, IA 52246, USA
Hodge Property Management
711 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PACE Property Management 1321 Sunset St #1, Iowa City, IA 52246, USA | $650 | $1,074 | $1.59 | 3.2 (78) | 11 |
| 2 | Westwinds Real Estate 316 E Court St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA | $750 | $1,350 | $1.47 | 3.4 (194) | 53 |
| 3 | The Nest Iowa City 123 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA | $1,205 | $1,544 | $4.18 | 4.8 (79) | 4 |
| 4 | Aspire at West Campus 158 Hawkeye Ct, Iowa City, IA 52246, USA | -- | -- | -- | 3.9 (260) | 0 |
| 5 | Hodge Property Management 711 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.1 (28) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
PACE Property Management
3.2 (78)1321 Sunset St #1, Iowa City, IA 52246, USA
Westwinds Real Estate
3.4 (194)316 E Court St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
The Nest Iowa City
4.8 (79)123 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
Aspire at West Campus
3.9 (260)158 Hawkeye Ct, Iowa City, IA 52246, USA
Hodge Property Management
4.1 (28)711 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
Iowa City, IA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Iowa City, IA is $1,316 per month, based on 68 units across 5 apartment communities. Prices range from $650 at PACE Property Management to $1,205 at The Nest Iowa City.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,132/mo | $850/mo | 8 |
| 1 Bed | $1,067/mo | $650/mo | 17 |
| 2 Bed | $1,309/mo | $955/mo | 32 |
| 3 Bed | $1,738/mo | $1,205/mo | 9 |
| 4 Bed | $2,398/mo | $2,100/mo | 2 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Iowa City, IA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Iowa City, IA averages $1,067/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,309/mo. At the local median household income of $57,533, that works out to 27% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Iowa City, IA at $1,094/mo. The current tracked market average runs 20% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Iowa City, IA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Iowa City, IA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$53,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,316/mo.
Comfortable income
$63,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($650/mo), you need to earn at least $26,000/year.
Median household income in Iowa City, IA is $57,533 , about 9% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Iowa City, IA
Overall prices in Iowa City, IA runs below the national average by about 8% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 91.9, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Iowa City, IA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,316 |
| Utilities | $351 |
| Groceries | $522 |
| Transportation | $836 |
| Healthcare | $408 |
| Other goods and services | $652 |
| Estimated total | $4,085/mo |
Population
75,264
Median household income
$57,533
Census median rent
$1,094/mo
Rent as % of income
37.6%
Median age
26.3
Mean commute
18 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Iowa
How Iowa City, IA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Iowa City, IA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $1,203 | -9% | 9 |
| Sioux City, IA | $1,031 | -22% | 8 |
| Davenport, IA | $1,096 | -17% | 7 |
| Waterloo, IA | $1,122 | -15% | 5 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $923 | -30% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Iowa City, IA?
The average rent in Iowa City, IA is $1,316 per month, based on 68 units across 5 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Iowa City, IA?
The lowest available rent in Iowa City, IA starts at $650 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Iowa City, IA?
1-bedroom apartments in Iowa City, IA average $1,067/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $650/mo across 17 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Iowa City, IA?
2-bedroom apartments in Iowa City, IA average $1,309/mo. Units start from $955/mo across 32 units currently listed.
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