Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Iowa City

Affordability

Iowa City has 7 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with 565 total units available to income-qualified renters. Median rent, median household income, and renter share figures for Iowa City are shown in the cards above.

Safety

According to the Iowa City Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Iowa City had a violent crime rate of 325 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Iowa City

According to Walk Score, the area around Iowa City's assisted properties rates 78 (Very Walkable), 35 for Transit (Some Transit), and an exceptional 96 for Biking. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted properties specifically, not the city as a whole.

Schools

Iowa City is served by 17 public schools in 1 district -- including 12 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools -- according to the NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Living in Iowa City, IA

Iowa City is a mid-size university city where housing costs can be competitive, particularly near the University of Iowa campus. Affordable and income-based housing can be a practical option for renters whose budgets are stretched by the local rental market.

Lease Lantern tracks 7 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with a combined 565 units in Iowa City. These properties serve renters who qualify based on income limits set by HUD for this area.

• Affordable properties tracked: 7
• Total income-restricted units: 565

Income limits for HUD-assisted and LIHTC housing in Iowa City are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Johnson County, published annually by HUD. Eligibility thresholds vary by program and household size.

Environment and Flood Risk

All 7 HUD-assisted properties in Iowa City have been mapped for flood zone exposure. None of them fall in a high-risk flood zone, according to flood mapping data.