A question I get asked a lot via email is whether Iowa City has relocation services that help renters relocating to Iowa City.
It seems in some states property management and real estate companies compensate real estate agents who represent renters. That’s not the case in Iowa City and folks looking for rentals deal with the property management or rental companies directly.
That information of course will not help you find a place to live in Iowa City. That’s why I’ve put together a list of some of the popular rental and property management companies for downtown Iowa City and the Iowa City area in general. When you’re relocating I know how tough it is to find relevant information about the area. This isn’t a complete list, there will be other rental companies out there. This is just to give you somewhere to start.
Links to Websites that Specialize in Rental Properties in the Iowa City area:
River City Property Management
Another really good source for rentals is Craigslist. (Home owners looking to rent their homes privately use it, because it’s free of course). The Daily Iowan, (the UI Newspaper) is also a good place to check. They are obviously focused on folks relocating to the Iowa City area for the UIOWA.
If you do get here and get sticker shock from the prices, keep in mind that with rent going up and home prices coming down, you may want to consider the option of buying a home. Especially since here in Iowa City we have local banks that still offer 100% financing options for “in house ” loans, (that’s loans not sold on the secondary market). They have great rates too. Don’t take my word for it – Check out this link to Hills Bank, they post their rates online. (4.5% for a 10 year ARM as I write this).
