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University Heights, IA

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The charming neighbor to the University of Iowa

College Town Suburban Quaint Great Location Affordable

An enclave surrounded by Iowa City, University Heights borders the University of Iowa, a major institution in the state. This city is the perfect place for students and faculty to call home due to its unbeatable proximity to campus and very affordable rental rates. Although the city is mainly residential, there are a few small businesses in town like Maggie’s Farm Wood-Fired Pizza, a contemporary outpost offering elevated classics baked in a wood-fired oven. This charming establishment is just one of the perks of living in this quaint suburb. University Heights is proximal to Finkbine Golf Course, Iowa City Municipal Airport, and Iowa City itself, where you’ll find abundant restaurants and retailers.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • UI Museum of Natural History
  • Iowa Children's Museum
  • MacBride Nature Recreation Area
  • Lake Macbride State Park

Airports

  • The Eastern Iowa

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† 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 February 2025.