Iowa City is a mixture of commercial and residential districts in Iowa. Iowa City has a wonderful downtown area booming with business opportunity, jobs and retailers. The residential locations offer a wide variety of middle class rental homes and apartment rentals as well. Many come to the area to attend the University of Iowa, and look for affordable rental housing near the campus. Folks who like this area tend to also price Cedar Rapids condo rentals. Iowa City is a great place to raise a family and many agree this town has something for everyone.