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Apartments in Downtown Iowa City

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$1,525 - 3,150
Whistler Apartments
3.0
416 Iowa Ave Iowa City, IA
1 - 3 BR | Aug. 2, 2025
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3D Tour
$1,400 - 4,000
Telluride Apartments
Deal
278 E Court St Iowa City, IA
Studio - 5 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
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3D Tour
$1,125 - 3,310
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The Nest at Iowa City
123 E College St Iowa City, IA
1 - 2 BR | Aug. 15, 2025
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$1,870 - 1,920
Augusta Place
20 S Gilbert Iowa City, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Disability Access
Downtown Iowa City
1
$1,665
411 Jefferson
Iowa City, IA
3 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
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Downtown Iowa City
26
$999 - 1,650
7 S. Linn Street
7 S Linn St Iowa City, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
1
$1,325 - 1,425
146 S VanBuren
Iowa City, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
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Downtown Iowa City
10
$875 - 1,000
125 N Van Buren St
Iowa City, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Ask for Availability
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Downtown Iowa City
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$900 - 950
123 Iowa Ave
Iowa City, IA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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Downtown Iowa City
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$2,575
$2,575 | 1 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Luxury Condo | Pet Friendly* | Available For 08/07/24 Move-in!
221 E College St #1204 Iowa City, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Downtown Iowa City
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$3,725
$3,725 | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Luxury Condo | Pet Friendly* | Available For 08/07/24 Move-in!
221 E College St #1207 Iowa City, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Downtown Iowa City
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$4,125
533 North Lincoln Street
Bloomington, IN
5 BR | Available Now
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$950
722 Iowa Ave
Iowa City, IA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
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Downtown Iowa City
7
$2,400
613 E Burlington St Unit 613
Iowa City, IA
4 BR | Available Now
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Downtown Iowa City
8
$2,550
111 S Lucas St
Iowa City, IA
5 BR | Ask for Availability
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Downtown Iowa City
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$615
728 E College St
Iowa City, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
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Downtown Iowa City
1
$750
320 E Davenport St
Iowa City, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Storage
Downtown Iowa City
1
$825 - 895
415 S. Van Buren Street
415 S Van Buren St Iowa City, IA
1 BR | Available Now
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Storage
Downtown Iowa City
12
$2,150
704 E Bloomington St
Iowa City, IA
3 BR | Ask for Availability
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Dishwasher
Downtown Iowa City
1
$980
911 Washington
Iowa City, IA
2 BR | Aug. 2, 2025
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Downtown Iowa City
15
$1,050 - 1,275
413 S Johnson St
Iowa City, IA
2 - 3 BR | Ask for Availability
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Downtown Iowa City
9
$1,050
413 S Johnson St
Iowa City, IA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
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Downtown Iowa City
8
$1,175 - 1,275
418 S Van Buren St
Iowa City, IA
3 BR | Ask for Availability
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Downtown Iowa City
11
$1,175
418 S Van Buren St
Iowa City, IA
3 BR | Ask for Availability
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Downtown Iowa City
23
$3,825
420 N Gilbert St
Iowa City, IA
7 BR | Ask for Availability
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Downtown Iowa City
13
$850
412 416 S Linn St
Iowa City, IA
1 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
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Downtown Iowa City
11
$400 - 750
419 S Johnson St
Iowa City, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Ask for Availability
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Downtown Iowa City
20
$1,150 - 1,250
426 S Johnson St
Iowa City, IA
3 BR | Ask for Availability
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Downtown Iowa City
10
$975
430 S Van Buren St
Iowa City, IA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
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Downtown Iowa City
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$600 - 2,025
434 S Johnson St
Iowa City, IA
1 - 4 BR | Available Now
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Downtown Iowa City on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 147 apartments available near Downtown Iowa City.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Downtown Iowa City?

The average rent for a studio apartment near Downtown Iowa City is around $1,082 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Downtown Iowa City?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment near Downtown Iowa City is around $835 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Downtown Iowa City?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment near Downtown Iowa City is around $1,197 per month.

How many apartments are available in Iowa City, IA on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 3,460 apartments available in Iowa City.

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

The average rent for a studio apartment in Iowa City is around $780 per month.

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 is around $840 per month.

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 is around $1,150 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Iowa City, IA?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Iowa City, the average rent price is $1,150 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,600 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Iowa City, IA?

Based on average rent prices in Iowa City, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $31,000 to live comfortably.

Downtown Iowa City Neighborhood Summary

Iowa City is a great city with lots of great neighborhoods to live in and fun places to hang out. And the heart of the city is downtown. Enjoy living in a beautiful, diverse community just minutes away from outstanding art galleries, entertainment venues, restaurants, bars, and shops.

Iowa City:
December Rent Report

Welcome to the December 2024 Iowa City Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 2024 key findings and figures for the Iowa City rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Iowa City and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Iowa City average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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Iowa City Rent Prices Increase From November to December

Iowa City rent prices increased over the last month. From November to December, the city experienced a 4.24% increase for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Iowa City one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,205.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from November to December, Iowa City experienced a 5.79% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Iowa City two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,535.0.

December Prices: Iowa City vs. Surrounding Areas

Tiffin, IA
North Liberty, IA
Iowa City, IA
Coralville, IA
$1,347
$1,233
$1,156
$1,149
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$450
$900
$1,350
$1,800
Median 1 BR Rent

Rent Prices in Iowa City and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have increased in Iowa City over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 1 of the Iowa City suburb increased last month. On the other hand, 2 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rent increased in Coralville, IA .

  • Rent decreased in Tiffin, IA, North Liberty, IA.

  • 2 suburbs are currently priced higher than the city of Iowa City.

  • 1 suburb is currently priced lower than the city of Iowa City.

December 2024 Pricing Trends: Iowa City vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Washington, DC
Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
Minneapolis, MN
Pittsburgh, PA
Iowa City, IA
$4,134
$3,160
$2,389
$2,353
$1,914
$1,318
$1,255
$1,234
$1,156
$0
$1,350
$2,700
$4,050
$5,400
Median Rent

Iowa City Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Iowa City over the past year has been on the rise. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Iowa City average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Iowa City one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Iowa City and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Iowa City and suburbs

1 BR December 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR December 2 BR M/M % Change
Iowa City, IA $1,156.0 10.62% $1,451.0 12.66%
Coralville, IA $1,149.0 4.27% $1,123.0 3.89%
Tiffin, IA $1,347.0 -0.74% $1,639.0 1.05%
North Liberty, IA $1,233.0 -1.52% $1,198.0 1.78%

Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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