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1637 Aber Ave #3, Iowa City, IA 52246
FBA Properties is a property management company in Iowa City that rents apartments to tenants and handles upkeep of its rental buildings.
Review summary: Reviewers often describe a fair, responsive and caring landlord and cozy, well-kept apartments.
332 S Linn St #2, Iowa City, IA 52240
Aspen Property Management, with an office in Iowa City, manages single-family and multifamily rentals in Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin and Burlington, offering leasing, maintenance and free rental analysis.
In their words: “As an owner, I am more than pleased with Aspen Management's services.”
Review summary: Reviewers often describe professional, easy-to-reach management that is simple to work with for owners and renters.
1321 Sunset St #1, Iowa City, IA 52246
PACE Property Management is a real estate brokerage in Iowa City that leases and manages apartments for students, families and live-work tenants, and also offers real estate sales.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention helpful, knowledgeable staff and a responsive maintenance team that fixes problems well.
KMB Management, with an office in Iowa City, has provided property management since 2008 for apartments, duplexes, single-family homes, commercial properties and HOAs in Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Coralville, Marion, North Liberty and Tiffin.
In their words: “We connect owners with renters and renters find the perfect place to call home.”
Heritage Property Management, established in 1985 in Iowa City, manages single-family homes, condos, duplexes and student housing in Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin and West Branch, with marketing, inspections, rent collection and 24/7 emergency service.
In their words: “Since 1985, we've provided quality leasing and property management solutions to renters and owners.”
Keystone Property Management, established in 1984, offers full-service management of single-family homes, condos, duplexes, multifamily, government assisted housing and small commercial properties in Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty and Solon.
In their words: “Whether you are searching for a place to live, or you have rental properties you need managed, you can depend on us to take good care of you!”
2871 Heinz Rd B, Iowa City, IA 52240
AM Management is a property management company in Iowa City managing apartments and HOA communities, with storage units also available to renters.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention friendly staff, well-kept common areas and an easy move-in process.
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Rents in Iowa City are $47 below the Johnson County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 9 of the last 12 months: +$143 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Iowa City's typical asking rent is $47 (2.7%) below the county. The gap is shrinking compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Iowa City is number 2 of 3 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): Tiffin. Linked cities have their own page.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in October, November and December, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 9 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City | $1,713 | +9.1% | 7 |
| Coralville | $1,282 | +10.2% | 2 |
| North Liberty | $1,808 | +7.7% | 4 |
| Cedar Rapids | $1,274 | +14.7% | 9 |
| Davenport | $965 | +4.0% | 7 |
| Bettendorf | $1,466 | +4.9% | 4 |
| Waterloo | $909 | +5.1% | 7 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Iowa City, IA HUD Metro FMR Area. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Compare the 7 property management companies in Iowa City, Johnson County. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in North Liberty and Coralville, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Iowa City is $1,713 (September 2026); +9.1% over the past year and +31.2% over five years. About 52.8% of homes in Iowa City are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 7.8% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 7 property management companies in Iowa City, IA.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Iowa City was $1,713 a month in September 2026, +9.1% on a year earlier.
Over the 9 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in October, November and December. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
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