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Iowa City Apartments

Apartments for Rent in Iowa City, IA

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Top neighborhoods in Iowa City

Peninsula Area
Peninsula Area
What it’s like to live in Peninsula Area
Academic energy meets natural beauty in Iowa City's Peninsula Area, where rental homes surrounding the Iowa River create a unique environment blending intellectual and outdoor pursuits. The neighborhood offers something increasingly rare – genuine nature access within minutes of university resources, with Terry Trueblood Recreation Area providing kayaking and fishing opportunities beyond typical college town entertainment. University of Iowa faculty and researchers appreciate the mental separation from campus while maintaining easy access for work obligations. Though winter limits some outdoor activities, the area's trail systems receive excellent maintenance for year-round use. Rental options typically feature more generous space than campus-adjacent housing, often including bonus rooms perfect for home offices or study areas essential for academic households. The main consideration remains seasonal flooding concerns along lower elevations – a factor worth discussing with potential landlords when evaluating properties in this riverside community.
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Northwest
Northwest
What it’s like to live in Northwest
College town energy permeates Northwest Iowa City, where professional couples and graduate students enjoy wooded lots and mid-century homes near the university research campus. Residents appreciate the quiet streets with direct access to the Iowa River Trail system for running and cycling. Though winter brings challenging conditions for outdoor activities, the neighborhood's proximity to the university means cultural events and lectures continue year-round regardless of weather. Many properties feature surprising architectural variety from prairie-style influences to contemporary designs that break from midwest stereotypes.
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Creekside
Creekside
What it’s like to live in Creekside
Natural surroundings distinguish Creekside, where this Iowa City neighborhood borders preserved green spaces creating unexpected natural beauty within city limits. Rental properties typically feature more outdoor space than downtown options while maintaining reasonable distance to university facilities. The neighborhood provides excellent access to both University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and Highway 6 shopping corridors, making it particularly popular with medical professionals and graduate students seeking separation from undergraduate-dominated areas closer to campus.
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The average rent in Iowa City is Ask for a studio, $1,775 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $965 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.

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