Off-Campus at Iowa

03/31/2026

We are excited to host another virtual off-campus housing fair. Students and families can look at properties, compare options, and get a chance to meet with Student Legal Services to get your questions answered! Put on by Student Care and Assistance and CollegePads.

Wednesday April 8th, 10am-2pm CST at offcampushousing.uiowa.edu

01/27/2026

Students coming back to town sure got a bitter cold surprise with these temperatures! If you want to avoid other winter-related surprises (snow closures, bus schedules, street tows), sign up for student news emails and alerts! Just select UI Student Notices at www.icgov.org/subscribe.

12/11/2025

Making sense of living off-campus can seem overwhelming. But we are here to assist in demystifying the process.

Barely two to three months into the school year, students are expected to know what they’re doing for housing the following year. They must decide where they’re living, who they’re living with, and how much they need to set aside for the security deposit before even completing midterms. It’s...

10/30/2025

10/20/2025

Want to know about the housing options available for students? Check out this webinar!

Check out this SLS webinar for parents and families of University Of Iowa Students.

10/20/2025

Want to know the do's and don'ts of renting in Iowa City? Join Student Legal Services for their Renting Rumble event and gain valuable knowledge about what to do and what to look out for when beginning your renting journey.

Come along to this free event happening next week!

10/10/2025

What an incredible day for Off-Campus Housing Week! We had numerous properties provide information about their properies to students for our housing fair. Later tonight, Student Legal Services presented their Renting Rumble presentation to students so they can understand their rights and responsibilities as tenants!

We will see you all tomorrow on the T. Anne Cleary walkway from 1pm-3pm for more Off-Campus Housing Week information!

10/07/2025

It's Off-Campus Housing Week!

Want to know how to balance your busy schedule when you move off campus? Want to make sure you have yourself covered legally before signing a lease? Do you know how much the average rent is in Iowa City? Find out during our off-campus housing week events!

October 7, Tasty Tuesday
10 - 11 a.m. | First Floor, IMU

Enjoy small snacks while learning about the food pantry and budgeting.

October 8, Wellness Wednesday
6 - 7 p.m. | Divine Nine Room 335, IMU

Learn effective time management strategies that will keep you balanced and focused throughout the semester. Come for the valuable advice and stay for the pizza.

October 9, Off-Campus Housing Fair
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Hubbard Commons, IMU

Explore housing options and talk directly with providers to find your off-campus home.

October 9, Troubled Thursday ("Renting Rumble")
6 - 7 p.m. | MGC 337, IMU

Join us as Student Legal Services share essential tips on what to look out for when renting. Enjoy some pizza and get informed!

October 10, Freebie Friday
1 - 3 p.m. | T. Anne Cleary Walkway

Test your knowledge with a fun guessing game about rental property prices, and you could win some cool small prizes.'

https://offcampus.uiowa.edu/

10/02/2025

NEXT WEEK!
Off-Campus Housing Week is next week! Learn all you need to know about living off campus and navigating being an off campus student! Check out these fun and informative events on our website: https://offcampus.uiowa.edu/

04/02/2025

Looking for Off Campus Housing? TOMORROW is the virtual off campus housing fair. talk to properties, get information on leases, and learn from Student Legal Services what you can do to protect yourself. register below:

Explore University of Iowa Off-Campus Housing Website - the ultimate resource for undergraduates, graduate students, faculty and staff seeking housing options near UI. Find your perfect home today!