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221 River St

Iowa City, IA 52246 - Johnson County

Apartment

2 beds

1 bath

1,040-1,046 sqft

In-unit laundry

About 221 River St

221 River St in Iowa City, IA 52246 has 2-bedroom apartments for rent from $1,500 to $1,550 a month. They have 1 bathroom and 1,040 to 1,046 square feet.

1 Bathroom. Accepts Section 8. Central Ac. Deck/Patio/Balcony. In Unit Laundry. Stove/Refrigerator. Dishwasher, Microwave, Garbage disposal & Carport.

1 day on RentalSource

RentalSource last checked: 16 hours ago · Listing updated: October 31, 2026

Contact: (319) 408-8470

Listing data quality - We review listings daily to detect outdated, duplicate, or misleading information.

Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$1,500 - $1,550
Bedrooms:	2 beds
Bathrooms:	1 bath
Size:	1,040-1,046 sqft

Pets:	Inquire
Laundry:	In unit
Parking:	Yes
Available:	Inquire
ID:	84676426

Amenities

Washer/Dryer In Unit
Air Conditioning
Parking
Dishwasher
Balcony/Patio
Garbage Disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator

Unit Rates

Name	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent
6	2	1	1,046	$1,500
12	2	1	1,040	$1,550

Leasing Information

Photos are an example of similar units within the building, actual unit may vary. Availability and pricing can change daily and vary by lease term. Please contact us to schedule a showing.

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$60,000 /year

With your chosen rent-to-income ratio, an annual income of $60,000 is recommended to comfortably afford this 2-bedroom rental priced at $1,500 per month.

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$1,500 - $1,550

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Property phone:

(319) 408-8470

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221 River St, Iowa City, IA 52246 - Apartment for Rent

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