Iowa City, IA rental market

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Last updated October 15, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Iowa City, IA is $2,012.

Average rent

$2,012

Month-over-month change

+$196

Year-over-year change

+$312

Available rentals

615

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $550 to $6,000.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$5003
$6004
$70016
$80031
$90032
$1,00020
$1,10027
$1,20047
$1,30033
$1,40025
$1,50031
$1,60027
$1,70025
$1,80024
$1,90019
$2,00023
$2,10040
$2,20029
$2,30031
$2,40030
$2,50027
$2,60033
$2,70021
$2,80019
$2,90022
$3,00026
$3,10014
$3,20024
$3,30010
$3,40012
$3,50015
$3,6006
$3,70011
$3,8004
$3,9005
$4,0002
$4,1003
$4,2003
$4,3003
$4,4004
$4,5005
$4,8003
$4,9003
$5,000+2

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $312 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$1,200$1,250
Feb$1,194$1,272
Mar$1,125$1,272
Apr$1,125$1,290
May$1,158$1,300
Jun$1,223$1,350
Jul$1,238$1,400
Aug$1,357$1,532
Sep$1,357$1,588
Oct$1,927$2,100
Nov$1,575No data
Dec$1,300No data

Market temperature

The Iowa City, IA rental market temperature is HOT. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

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Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Iowa City, IA is 0.62% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Iowa City, IA?

The average rent in Iowa City, IA is $2,012.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Iowa City, IA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Iowa City, IA is $907 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Iowa City, IA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Iowa City, IA is $995 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Iowa City, IA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Iowa City, IA is $1,385 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Iowa City, IA?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Iowa City, IA is $2,100 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Iowa City, IA?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Iowa City, IA is $3,697 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Iowa City, IA?

Houses in Iowa City, IA rent between $550 - $6,000 with an average rent of $2,012.

8. How has the rent in Iowa City, IA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Iowa City, IA increased by $312

9. How much has the rent in Iowa City, IA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Iowa City, IA increased by $196

10. How many available rentals are there in Iowa City, IA?

There are currently 615 rentals available in Iowa City, IA.

11. How do rent prices in Iowa City, IA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Iowa City, IA is $2,012 — less than 1% higher the national average of $2,000.

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