Finding a place to live
To
find the housing best suited for you, start searching early.
If you do not arrange housing before you arrive in Iowa, we recommend
that
you
arrive early enough to find a place before orientation and classes begin.
The International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS)
cannot help students find housing.
Temporary
housing upon arrival in Iowa City
Students who arrive in Iowa before arranging
for permanent housing should research and make reservations at area hotels.
Temporary
Housing Upon Arrival
Long-term on-campus
options
University Housing & Dining operates 10 dormitory-style residence halls and two
on-campus apartment complexes.
- Residence
halls—International students who choose to live in
the residence halls have excellent opportunities to improve their
English, make friends, and learn about American society and culture.
- University
Apartments—University Housing & Dining operates about 600 rental apartments
for single students and those with families. At least one member
of the household must be a registered UI student to be eligible
to live at University Apartments. Students with dependent children
are given priority if their applications are received by the appropriate
priority deadline. After the deadline, assignments are made on a
first-come, first-served basis.
Long-term off-campus
options
The UI Office of Student Financial Aid estimates that the average cost of living off-campus
in Iowa City is about $9,500 per year, per student. The actual cost will vary depending
on the type of housing you choose, its distance from campus, and your
style of living.
Off-Campus
Housing Tips for International Students
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