Iowa City, Coralville, and the surrounding communities offer thousands of housing opportunities for University of Iowa students. Rental options include downtown lofts, low-cost efficiencies, charming older homes, and modern condominium-style apartments.

Off-Campus Living Guide for UI Students

Where to look for listings
Most local rental listings can be found online and occasionally posted throughout campus. Another option is to walk or drive through neighborhoods near campus. Some landlords in these areas don't advertise beyond posting a yard sign.

UI Off-Campus Housing Service
The Daily Iowan Classifieds (student-run newspaper)
Iowa City Press-Citizen Classifieds (community newspaper)

Know your rights
As a renter, you should know your rights and responsibilities before you move in. In addition to carefully reading your lease, you may want to review these community and campus resources.

Off-Campus Living Guide for UI Students
UI Tenant/Landlord Association

Finding transportation
Parking spots near campus can be elusive, but Iowa City and Coralville have excellent mass transit systems and all of Iowa's academic buildings have bike racks. Once you get to campus, you can take advantage of the University's free bus system, Cambus.

Cambus Routes and Schedules
Coralville Transit
Iowa City Transit
Iowa City Parking Regulations
University of Iowa Parking Services

Eat in the residence halls
The Department of Residence Services offers meal contracts to students living off campus, allowing you to eat in either of the two residence hall dining rooms seven days a week.

Meal Plan Rate Information
Meal Plan Menus