Rent Trends for Apartments in Iowa City

January 2026

Bedroom count	Iowa City	vs Last Month
Studio	$1,115	down 4.29%
1 Bedroom	$1,000	No change
2 Bedroom	$1,250	up 4.17%
3 Bedroom	$2,085	up 5.57%
4 Bedroom	$2,250	down 16.51%

Median rent as of January 25, 2026

This January, we've analyzed our 320 listings in Iowa City to determine the rent trend. We're updating our tables in real time to give you the most up to date Iowa City median apartment rent prices by bedroom count.

The median rent for a studio apartment decreased by 3.71% to $1,115, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment remained the same at $1,000.

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Find Your Dream Apartment for Rent in Iowa City

PadMapper has 320 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Iowa City. Specifically, 19 studio apartments, 69 one-bedroom apartments, 125 two-bedroom apartments, 84 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.

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