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Apartment for rent
  • $3,900/mo

    1237 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246

    3beds
    1,500sqft
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
    Apartment
    Available Mon Dec 1 2025
    -- Pets
    -- A/C
    In unit laundry
    3 Attached garage spaces parking
    -- Heating
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Cozy basement family roomUnfurnished layoutWasher and dryer onsite
    Spacious 3-Bedroom Near the University of Iowa and Hospital System! Looking for a great place close to campus or the hospital? This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home is just 3 blocks from the University of Iowa and the Stead Family Children's Hospital making it ideal for students, medical professionals, or anyone wanting to live near it all. The home offers an unfurnished layout with plenty of space to make it your own, including a cozy basement family room that's perfect for movie nights or a quiet study spot. Rent the entire home for privacy or by the room for more flexibility the choice is yours! Details you'll love: 3 bedrooms / 1 bath Bonus family room in the basement Just 3 blocks from UI campus & hospital system Lawn care and snow removal handled by tenants Utilities paid by tenants Keyless entry with Ring cameras on front and back of property 1 covered parking in attached garage, 2 spots in driveway Washer and dryer onsite Minimum 8-month lease through August 2026, then transitions to a 12-month term Live close to everything without being stuck in the middle of the chaos. Schedule your showing today and grab this convenient Iowa City gem before it's gone! To prequalify or apply, download the RentRedi app from Google Play or the App Store. For applying through the RentRedi mobile app, please follow these steps: Step 1. Tap the "Apply" button. Step 2. Click the icon. Step 3. Select whether you're prequalifying or applying. Step 4. Enter in your unit code: KCE-233. Step 5. Click "Enter Information" and answer the questions. Step 6. Click "Send" to submit to the landlord. This property is using RentRedi for rent payments. With RentRedi, you can easily submit rent payments, boost your credit by reporting rent payments, sign up for affordable renters insurance, and more from the app!
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    Looking to buy when your lease ends?

    Consider a first-time homebuyer savings account designed to grow your down payment with up to a 6% match & 3.83% APY.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Freezer, Range Oven, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Handrails
    • Has basement: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,500 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Attached, Covered
    • Has attached garage: Yes
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
    • Exterior features: Lawn
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1016229005

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Gated
    • Security: Security System
    Location
    • Region: Iowa City

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: Contact For Details

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/9/2025Listed for rent$3,900+143.8%$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    3/24/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Owner
    6/18/2013Listing removed$215,000$143/sqft
    Source: Owner
    5/7/2013Pending sale$215,000$143/sqft
    Source: Owner
    5/7/2013Listed for sale$215,000$143/sqft
    Source: Owner

    Neighborhood: 52246