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Student Housing in Iowa City, IA
About Student Housing in Iowa City
Iowa City, Iowa packs about 79,000 people and the University of Iowa into one tight, walkable river town where campus and city share a backyard. The Hawkeyes pull big crowds to Kinnick Stadium and Carver-Hawkeye Arena, while Hancher Auditorium keeps the arts side busy. This is a UNESCO City of Literature, home to the Iowa Writers' Workshop, so the bookish streak runs deep. Most students cluster downtown around the Pedestrian Mall and in the older Northside and Goosetown neighborhoods, with the Iowa River cutting right through the middle. You'll find riverfront green space, gameday tailgates, and a downtown that actually feels like one. Living off campus here is the norm, and the whole town is built for students who want to walk out their door into everything.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Iowa City
Downtown
Right on the Pedestrian Mall, steps from class and nightlife, and suited to students who want zero commute.
The Northside
The classic older student pocket, walkable and full of houses and small apartment buildings just above campus.
The Westside
Near the hospital and Finkbine, working well for med, dental, and health-science students who live close to that end of campus.
Getting Around Iowa City as a Student
Here's what you need to know about getting around Iowa City.