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    20 Lincoln Avenue, CORALVILLE, IA 52246
    1 BED $1,075
    2 BEDS $1,175
    3 BEDS $1,425
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    535 Emerald Street, Iowa City, IA 52246
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    900 West Benton Street, Iowa City, IA 52246
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    600 Westgate Street, Iowa City, IA 52246
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    671 Nex Ave, Iowa City, IA 52245
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    3 BEDS $1,500
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    2626 Bartelt Road, Iowa City, IA 52246
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    1 BED $1,036+
    2 BEDS $1,217+
    3 BEDS $1,466+
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Iowa City, IA rent trends

Rental prices in Iowa City, IA have decreased by 0.92% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,511 to $1,497.

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,741, the average rent in Iowa City, IA is $1,497.

Average rent in Iowa City, IA

$1,497/mo Iowa City, IA average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Iowa City, IA is $1,497.

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

    About 19% of apartment rents in Iowa City, IA range between $1,501-$2,000. Meanwhile, apartments around $2,001-$2,500 represent 14% of apartments. Around 37% of Iowa City’s apartments are in the $1,001-$1,500 price range. 24% of apartments are priced ≤ $1000. A share of 2% of apartment rentals in Iowa City are in the $2,501-$3,000 range. There are 4% of apartment rentals in Iowa City in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in Iowa City, IA (37%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Iowa City, IA

    80 /100
    Very Walkable
    37 /100
    Some Transit
    95 /100
    Biker's Paradise
    Walk Score®: 80, Transit Score®: 37, Bike Score®: 95

    Frequently asked questions

    What are the advantages of renting a house in Iowa City, IA?

    Renting a house in Iowa City, IA comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Iowa City, IA?

    Houses for rent in Iowa City, IA are usually located in non-central areas.

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