Where to find rental listings
Two local papers contain classified ads, and the university hosts a free web site listing available apartments and people seeking roommates.

UI Off-Campus Housing Services

Tips for selecting an apartment
Area rental accommodations range widely in terms in age, size, and amenities.

• When to look: Area landlords typically require a one-year lease beginning on July 1 or August 1, but they begin advertising to lease these apartments as early as January. Month-to-month rentals and rentals without leases are uncommon.
• What you can expect to pay: Rents in Iowa City range from about $500 to more than $1,000 a month, depending on the unit's size, location, and amenities.
• Where to live: Most listings in Iowa City and Coralville will be on city bus routes with easy connections to campus. Most areas of Iowa City and Coralville also can be easily navigated on foot or by bicycle. If you will have a vehicle, you may also consider apartments in North Liberty, Hills, Solon, West Branch, and West Liberty. Units in those cities may be less expensive but are a 15- to 30-minute drive to campus.

Temporary housing upon arrival in Iowa City
Students who arrive on campus before arranging for permanent housing should research and make reservations at area hotels.

Temporary Housing Upon Arrival

Resources for renters
Before signing a lease, be aware of your rights and responsibilities. Here are some helpful resources:

Iowa City Guide to Living Off Campus
Iowa City/Coralville Convention & Visitors Bureau

Transportation
The University's free campus-wide bus system (Cambus) connects easily with the transit systems in Iowa City and Coralville, and many city buses are equipped with bike racks.

University of Iowa Cambus
Iowa City Transit
Coralville Transit

Parking
Parking on and near campus is limited, although city and university parking permits are available.

University of Iowa Parking Services
Iowa City Parking Regulations