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Student housing guides, tips, and stories for Iowa City, IA.
Winter is the most expensive season to rent in Iowa City, and heat is only part of it. MidAmerican Energy's typical Iowa residential natural gas bill is $58.49 a month under the rates it filed in July 2026, up about 5% from $55.60 — and that is an annual average, so January runs higher. Add the city's snow emergency ordinance, where parking on the wrong side means a $50 ticket plus towing at your expense.
