Travel Nursing in Iowa City, IA

Travel nursing in Iowa City, IA — what it costs to live there and 4 furnished places to stay.

Housing in Iowa City

4 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in Iowa City

Prices in Iowa run 12% lower overall.

CategoryIndexvs national
Overall87.812% lower
Housing65.335% lower
Utilities83.317% lower
Groceries and goods93.76% lower
Services92.97% lower

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.

Rent in Iowa City

UnitMonthlyMeasure
Studio$820HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
One bedroom$930HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Two bedroom$1,110HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Three bedroom$1,560HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Typical asking rent, all sizes$1,438Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025

Licensing

Iowa is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.

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Common questions

Do I need a Iowa nursing license?
Iowa is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.
Is Iowa City expensive for travel nurses?
Against the national average, Iowa runs housing 35% below, utilities 17% below, services 7% below and groceries and goods 6% below. (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.)
What is rent for a travel nurse in Iowa City?
The market rate for a one-bedroom in Iowa City is $930 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included). CircleRN lists 4 furnished places here.