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Iowa City, IA

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This charming riverside community is a true college town in every sense

Affordable College Town Sports Stadium Hiking Nature Outdoors Park-Like Nightlife Bicycle-Friendly

Iowa City is a rapidly-growing community on the banks of the Iowa River. The student body at the University of Iowa comprises a huge portion of the local population, and Hawkeye spirit runs deep both on and off campus — expect to see black and gold everywhere, especially on game days. Iowa City’s historic downtown is right across the river from the university, and hosts a wide assortment of storefront shops, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and performance venues. The student body and ever-expanding downtown district provide an incredible variety of apartments and homes to renters, so no matter your budget or style there’s a perfect fit for you in the city Forbes once named one of the best cities for doing business.

History buffs will also appreciate the beautifully preserved architecture and the museums in and around the Old Capitol building. As you get farther from the river, the landscape adopts a more suburban feel, with charming single-family homes and a quieter environment than you’d find closer to campus. The nearby Coralville Mall is one of the biggest in the region, attracting shoppers from around the state. A short drive up Interstate 380 will take you to the sprawling Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area, a gorgeous nature preserve perfect for camping, boating, and hiking.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Iowa City, IA is $1,030 for a studio, $1,003 for one bedroom, $1,269 for two bedrooms, and $1,663 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Iowa City has increased by 2.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,003/month
610 Sq Ft
House
$1,735/month
1,266 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,363/month
1,010 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,724/month
1,440 Sq Ft
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Transportation

52

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

32

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

65

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Lincoln Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

223 Students

7
out of 10

Bohumil Shimek Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

214 Students

7
out of 10

Helen Lemme Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

391 Students

6
out of 10

Horace Mann Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

213 Students

6
out of 10

Longfellow Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

385 Students

5
out of 10

Southeast Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

812 Students

3
out of 10

Iowa City High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,599 Students

7
out of 10

West Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,503 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • UI Museum of Natural History
  • Iowa Children's Museum
  • MacBride Nature Recreation Area

Airports

  • The Eastern Iowa

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