What is the average apartment size in Iowa City?

The average size for a Iowa City, IA apartment is 859 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Iowa City?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Iowa City is $1,497 per month, a 0.87% decrease from last years average of $1,510.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Iowa City?

In Iowa City, studios rent for $1,173 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,072 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,402 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,049 per month

What is the average apartment size in Iowa City?

The typical apartment in Iowa City offers about 859 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Iowa City?

Studio apartments in Iowa City average 386 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 606 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 876 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,151 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Iowa City?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Iowa City include Penny Bryn ($1,062/month), Broadway ($1,137/month), and Weeber Harlocke ($1,191/month), all below the citywide average of $1,497.

Iowa City, IA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Iowa City?

The typical rent budget in Iowa City ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 39% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Iowa City?

In Iowa City, 54% of households rent while 46% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 12, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Iowa City is $1,497, a 0.87% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,510.

Studio Apartments at $1,173 offer the most budget-friendly option with 386 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 606 square feet for $1,072, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,402 offer 876 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,151 sq ft) for $2,049, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Iowa City, IA

Last updated: April 12, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,497	859 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,173	386 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,072	606 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,402	876 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,049	1,151 sq. ft.

Iowa City, IA rent trends

Rental prices in Iowa City, IA have decreased by 0.87% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,510 to $1,497.

What's the typical rent budget in Iowa City, IA?

The largest share of rentals in Iowa City, IA (39%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Iowa City, IA?

16,527 or 54% of the households in Iowa City, IA are renter-occupied while 14,253 or 46% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Iowa City?

Penny Bryn $1,062/month

Broadway $1,137/month

Weeber Harlocke $1,191/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,497/month.

Average Rent in Iowa City, IA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Eastside Iowa City	$1,215
Weeber Harlocke	$1,191
Broadway	$1,137
Penny Bryn	$1,062

Iowa City | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Broadway is 6% lower than in Eastside Iowa City

$1,137

Broadway rent is 24% lower than Iowa City average

Average Rent $1,137

$1,215

Eastside Iowa City rent is 19% lower than Iowa City average

Average Rent $1,215

How Iowa City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Iowa City	$1,497
Cedar Rapids	$1,089
Des Moines	$1,092
Davenport	$999
West Des Moines	$1,263
Waukee	$1,397
Ankeny	$1,354
Council Bluffs	$1,231
Ames	$1,374
Bettendorf	$1,329
Marion	$841
Coralville, IA	$1,364
Tiffin, IA	$1,682
Hiawatha, IA	$1,016
Muscatine, IA	$893
North Liberty, IA	$1,679

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Iowa City apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.