Iowa City, IA rental market
Last updated August 29, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Iowa City, IA is $1,350.
$1,350
$0
-$105
229
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $525 to $6,846.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $500 | 3 |
| $600 | 4 |
| $700 | 19 |
| $800 | 15 |
| $900 | 26 |
| $1,000 | 19 |
| $1,100 | 22 |
| $1,200 | 17 |
| $1,300 | 12 |
| $1,400 | 11 |
| $1,500 | 11 |
| $1,600 | 15 |
| $1,700 | 22 |
| $1,800 | 13 |
| $1,900 | 18 |
| $2,000 | 7 |
| $2,100 | 6 |
| $2,200 | 6 |
| $2,300 | 6 |
| $2,400 | 6 |
| $2,500 | 4 |
| $2,600 | 1 |
| $2,700 | 2 |
| $2,800 | 2 |
| $2,900 | 5 |
| $3,000 | 2 |
| $3,100 | 1 |
| $3,200 | 2 |
| $3,300 | 1 |
| $4,500 | 1 |
| $4,600 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $105 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,195 | $1,200 |
| Feb | $1,150 | $1,194 |
| Mar | $1,126 | $1,125 |
| Apr | $1,100 | $1,125 |
| May | $1,118 | $1,158 |
| Jun | $1,095 | $1,223 |
| Jul | $1,200 | $1,238 |
| Aug | $1,325 | $1,357 |
| Sep | $1,455 | No data |
| Oct | $1,725 | No data |
| Nov | $1,538 | No data |
| Dec | $1,250 | No data |
Market temperature
The Iowa City, IA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Iowa City, IA is 36% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Iowa City, IA?
The average rent in Iowa City, IA is $1,350.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Iowa City, IA?
Houses in Iowa City, IA rent between $525 - $6,846 with an average rent of $1,350.
3. How has the rent in Iowa City, IA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Iowa City, IA decreased by $105
4. How much has the rent in Iowa City, IA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Iowa City, IA did not change.
5. How many available rentals are there in Iowa City, IA?
There are currently 229 rentals available in Iowa City, IA.
6. How do rent prices in Iowa City, IA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Iowa City, IA is $1,350 — 35.71% lower the national average of $2,100.