What is the average apartment size in Iowa City?

The average size for a Iowa City, IA apartment is 875 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 Sep / 2025, the average rent in Iowa City is $1,476 per month, a 3.71% increase from last year’s average of $1,423.

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

In Iowa City, studios rent for $1,131 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,063 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,365 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,035 per month

What is the average apartment size in Iowa City?

The typical apartment in Iowa City offers about 875 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 390 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 594 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 873 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,232 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Iowa City?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Iowa City include Weeber Harlocke ($904/month), Penny Bryn ($1,019/month), and Broadway ($1,137/month), all below the citywide average of $1,476.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Iowa City?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Iowa City are Miller Orchard ($1,513/month), Longfellow ($1,939/month), and Downtown Iowa City ($2,057/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

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 38% 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: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Iowa City is $1,476, a 3.71% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,423.

Studio Apartments at $1,131 offer the most budget-friendly option with 390 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 594 square feet for $1,063, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,365 offer 873 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,232 sq ft) for $2,035, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Iowa City, IA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,476	875 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,131	390 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,063	594 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,365	873 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,035	1,232 sq. ft.

Iowa City, IA rent trends

Rental prices in Iowa City, IA have increased by 3.71% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,423 to $1,476.

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

The largest share of rentals in Iowa City, IA (38%) 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.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Iowa City?

Weeber Harlocke $904/month

Penny Bryn $1,019/month

Broadway $1,137/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,476/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Iowa City?

Miller Orchard $1,513/month

Longfellow $1,939/month

Downtown Iowa City $2,057/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Iowa City, IA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Downtown Iowa City	$2,057
Longfellow	$1,939
Miller Orchard	$1,513
Paddock	$1,197
Broadway	$1,137
Penny Bryn	$1,019
Weeber Harlocke	$904

Iowa City | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Broadway is 45% lower than in Downtown Iowa City

$1,137

Broadway rent is 23% lower than Iowa City average

Average Rent $1,137

$2,057

Downtown Iowa City rent is 39% higher than Iowa City average

Average Rent $2,057

How Iowa City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Iowa City	$1,476
Waukee	$1,378
Des Moines	$1,100
West Des Moines	$1,259
Ankeny	$1,346
Council Bluffs	$1,265
Davenport	$1,040
Ames	$1,316
Clinton	$1,351
Bettendorf	$1,354
Norwalk	$1,149
Coralville, IA	$1,301
Muscatine, IA	$911
North Liberty, IA	$1,662

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.