Cheap Houses for Rent in Iowa City, IA

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Average Rent Trends in Iowa City, IA

Rent in Iowa City, IA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent for a house stayed about the same in Jul 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent for houses peaked in Oct 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Aug 2025$1,939
Sep 2025$1,995
Oct 2025$2,800
Nov 2025$2,496
Dec 2025$2,250
Jan 2026$1,825
Feb 2026$1,850
Mar 2026$1,995
Apr 2026$2,100
May 2026$2,100
Jun 2026$1,995
Jul 2026$1,995
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In July 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Houses and Townhomes.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$990$1,250$1,680$2,350$1,399
Townhomes—$1,525$2,199$2,199$2,050
Apartments and Condos$1,000$1,278$1,619$2,199$1,391
Houses$850$1,150$2,250$2,625$1,890
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Frequently Asked Questions about Houses for rent in Iowa City, IA

  • What is the average rent of a house in Iowa City, IA?
    The average rent of a house in Iowa City, IA is $1,890 per month. This is about 3% lower than the national average.
  • When is the average rent for a house cheapest in Iowa City, IA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Iowa City, IA was lowest in May 2025 when it was $1,800 per month.
  • When is the average rent for a house most expensive in Iowa City, IA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Iowa City, IA was highest in Oct 2025 when it was $2,800 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 3 bedroom house compare to a 2 bedroom house in Iowa City, IA?
    The average rent of a 3 bedroom house in Iowa City, IA is $2,250 per month. That is about $1,100 more than the cost of a 2 bedroom house.
  • How many houses are available to rent in Iowa City, IA?
    There are 42 available houses to rent in Iowa City, IA.
  • What colleges and universities are in Iowa City, IA?
    Colleges and universities in Iowa City, IA include: University of Iowa.
  • What are some neighborhoods in Iowa City, IA?
    Some neighborhoods in Iowa City, IA include: Eastside, Northside, Longfellow, Washington Hills, College Green.
  • What are some zip codes in Iowa City, IA?
    Iowa City, IA includes zip codes such as: 52240, 52245, 52246, 52242, 52243.
  • What are some cities near Iowa City, IA?
    Some nearby cities include: Hills, Coralville, Tiffin, West Branch, North Liberty. These cities may have more rental options to explore.
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