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!
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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
What's special
Cozy basement family roomUnfurnished layoutWasher and dryer onsite
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Travel times
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
Date | Event | Price |
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10/9/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,900+143.8%$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner | ||
6/18/2013 | Listing removed | $215,000$143/sqft |
Source: Owner | ||
5/7/2013 | Pending sale | $215,000$143/sqft |
Source: Owner | ||
5/7/2013 | Listed for sale | $215,000$143/sqft |
Source: Owner | ||