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Tenant Information
- Signing A Lease
- Moving
- Find A Home
- Landlord/Roommate Issues
Finding a Home
Where to Look
Rental vacancies are advertised in a variety of places.
- Off-Campus Housing Service
- University Apartments
- Local Newspapers:
- Press Citizen
- Daily Iowan
- Gazette
- Free Publications & Bulletin Boards
- Downtown kiosks, laundromats, grocery stores, etc.
- Signs Posted in Yards
Campus Information Center, Iowa Memorial Union Provides listings of current or soon-to-be available rental housing in the Iowa City area including efficiencies, apartments, condos, houses, and roommate housing arrangements. Many of the units advertised are in close proximity to the campus. The service also provides extensive housing-related resources.
University Apartments offer low cost apartments to registered students. Eligibility application information may be obtained by contacting University Housing at 319-335-9199 or visiting their website.
Glossary of Advertising Abbreviations
| BR | bedroom | |
| Eff | efficiency | |
| Pkg/o/s | off-street parking | |
| A/C | air conditioning | |
| C/A | central air | |
| W | water | |
| E or elect | electricity | |
| G/E | gas and electricity | |
| H | heat | |
| Utils/incl | utilities (W, G/E) are included in rent | |
| +Utils | utilities are not included in rent | |
| Bus | the rental unit is on a bus line | |
| D/W | dishwasher | |
| W/D | washer dryer in the rental unit | |
| WDhook/ups | connections only. provide own machines | |
| Lndry | coin operated laundry facilities on site | |
The University of Iowa does not inspect or offer any guarantee for the condition or quality of the rental units listed. The University does not endorse any of the listed properties. Arrangement and responsibility for rental contracts are solely between individual tenants and property managers.
When to Look
Most area apartments and houses rent for one full year with leases beginning August 1. Nine month leases and no-lease situations are available but are not common.
- Fall Semester
- Spring Semester
- Summer Rentals
Fall vacancies begin advertising in January with the most selection during the months of January through May. Fall housing is still available in June and July but choices become limited as August approaches.
Advertising for spring semester housing begins in November. Many of these listings aresub-leases offered by December graduates.
Sub leases for summer only are advertised as early as March. Summer sub-lets often offer reduced rental rates and flexible lease periods.
Costs
There are many costs to living off campus besides the monthly rent payment. Protect your credit rating and avoid financial stress by considering both move in costs and monthly expenses. Establishing a monthly budget will help you avoid taking on more than you can afford.
Move In Costs
- 1st and last month rent
- Deposits
- Utility deposits
- Rental insurance
- Phone/cable/internet connection fees
- Purchase of household goods and supplies
- Moving expenses of rental truck/labor