Rent in Iowa City, IA
Across Iowa City's 6 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,180 a month, with figures from $1,054–$1,221. The highest typical rent is in 52245 ($1,221) and the lowest in 52246 ($1,054). 3 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 3 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Johnson County pay about 1.52% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $942 | $872–$1,020 | 6 |
| 1 bed | $979 | $878–$1,002 | 6 |
| 2 beds | $1,180 | $1,054–$1,221 | 6 |
| 3 beds | $1,634 | $1,339–$2,039 | 6 |
| 4 beds | $1,972 | $1,362–$2,385 | 6 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Iowa City ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Iowa City, IA?
- About $1,180 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,054–$1,221. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Iowa City, IA?
- About $979 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $878–$1,002. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Iowa City, IA?
- About $1,634 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,339–$2,039. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Iowa City, IA?
- About $942 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $872–$1,020. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Iowa City, IA?
- About $1,972 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,362–$2,385. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Iowa City ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 52245 has the highest typical rent at $1,221 a month, and 52246 the lowest at $1,054.
- What is the property tax rate in Iowa City, IA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Johnson County pay a typical 1.52% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Iowa City rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).