The Hunt Club
500 Hunt Club Dr,
Tiffin, IA 52340
$1,600 - $1,900
2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Iowa City, IA
What is the average rent in Iowa City, IA?
$1,041/month
Average Rent
635 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.9%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Iowa City, IA is $1,041 per month. This is 36% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in Iowa City more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Iowa City, you can expect to pay about $1,096 per month for a studio, $1,041 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,282 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,712 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Iowa City, IA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.9%, which averages out to $20 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Iowa City, IA
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
6%
Below $700/month
21%
$700 - $1,000/month
50%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
16%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
8%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Iowa City?
Based on current rent prices, Northside, Northside Historic District and Roosevelt are the most affordable neighborhoods in Iowa City.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Iowa City?
Based on current rent prices, Riverfront Crossing, Downtown Iowa City and South Iowa City are the most expensive neighborhoods in Iowa City.
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Which Iowa City neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Iowa City with the most apartments available are South Iowa City, Downtown Iowa City and Riverfront Crossing .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Iowa City, IA?
Because the average rent in Iowa City is $1,041, you’ll want to make about $3,470 per month or $41,640 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Iowa City, IA is 7.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Iowa City is 21.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,041 - $1,712. You can expect to pay 2.8% less for groceries, 14.2% less for utilities, and 4.4% more for transportation.
How does Iowa City, IA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Iowa City, IA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,014/month
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One Bedroom
$1,052/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,217/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,530/month
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.