Rent Trends for Apartments in Iowa City

March 2026

Bedroom count	Iowa City	vs Last Month
Studio	$1,199	up 9.00%
1 Bedroom	$995	down 0.50%
2 Bedroom	$1,250	No change
3 Bedroom	$2,043	down 2.01%
4 Bedroom	$2,200	down 2.22%

Median rent as of March 8, 2026

This March, we've analyzed our 280 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 increased by 9.00% to $1,199, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment remained the same at $995.

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Find Your Dream Apartment for Rent in Iowa City

PadMapper has 280 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Iowa City. Specifically, 18 studio apartments, 66 one-bedroom apartments, 124 two-bedroom apartments, 50 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.

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