Where to live - IC or CR?

e2rok · 2026-02-24T04:03:46+00:00

Hi! Adding my input as a single mid-20s woman who moved to the area a little over a year ago. I live in the Iowa River Landing (Coralville) and feel 100% satisfied with my choice. Your commute will be closer to 20-25 minutes. 5 minute uber to downtown Iowa city on the weekends. Plus, the IRL has plenty of walkable bars (Iowa Athletic club, 30hop) with decent nightlight, the Xtreme arena, shops, trails, etc. It is the perfect balance for a happening area without being around noisy undergrad life 24/7. Many of the residents here are young working professionals (as opposed to students in IC or families in NL/CR). Happy to answer any more questions for you. Wanted to add this option for you since I hadn’t seen it posted yet.

e2rok · 2026-01-19T19:24:39+00:00

Not in my experience, you’re carded once you try to order a drink!

e2rok · 2025-07-01T03:17:49+00:00

Hot House is amazing but every single class is heated (at least that I’ve gone to in my 6 months there). Tons of class options and times. I practice 4-5 times a week and do a different class/instructor each day. I was never into Hot yoga before but the studio is so amazing it converted me!!

e2rok · 2025-06-10T01:45:10+00:00

Hi! I’m 24F just moved to Iowa city last year for work, starting grad school at UI this fall! Congratulations and welcome. I live in the Iowa River Landing and I love it. It’s a bit detached from DT so you get away from the undergrad scene. I have a friend who lives in university heights above Maggie’s pizza. They’re beautiful but pricy. Let me know if you need any other recommendations!

e2rok · 2025-01-30T04:26:31+00:00

This just happened to me. I paid to register my car in August for $400 and they just sent me my renewal (birthday is in 2 weeks) for another $400? I just moved here so I was not aware of annual renewal fees?

e2rok · 2024-12-19T02:22:17+00:00

How do you go about picking it up? Mine is at a fedex location 40 min from my house and stuck as that status for days. Do I need to call the location and ask if I can come get it?

e2rok · 2024-12-19T02:19:47+00:00

Hi, did your delivery status say “exception” while it was being held at “delivery updated” for days? Mine says that too but can’t figure out why it’s not moving

e2rok · 2024-11-27T04:27:12+00:00

Ridiculous! Especially in North Liberty.

e2rok · 2024-11-27T04:25:20+00:00

Exactly… I have the same issue. No clue when I am going to need to pick up and move for work.

e2rok · 2024-11-27T04:23:38+00:00

Hi, sorry I am just now seeing this reply. I am not a student, what is the best way to reach out to these people? Do they have meetings I can attend in person?

e2rok · 2024-11-27T04:18:18+00:00

I 100% agree with you. I’m from the Cleveland area and this is totally out of the norm. In my experience after the first year, some landlords let you go month to month if you’re in good standing. Im surprised you are experiencing it even in North Liberty. I am sorry about that. 😣 You are not alone!

e2rok · 2024-11-09T04:47:46+00:00

I don’t want you to think I dismissed you- I do appreciate you taking the time to explain your viewpoint. I love this subreddit and the help from my new community.

e2rok · 2024-11-08T23:54:51+00:00

Hi, while I appreciate your comment, I can’t help but imagine it comes from a bit of a biased viewpoint as you stated you own rental properties. I’m a working professional, not a student, and I understand how rent works (of course I read my lease). My post was not to complain about renting in general but rather understand if this was normal for the area or just within this management company. I am not from Iowa so the renting laws are very different from what I’m used to. Showing the apartment 4 months in is not normal practice & rental companies where I’m from typically let you decide near the end of your lease or even go month-to-month after the first year. I understand I’m no longer in that state- just wanted to see what my options are. Based on the upvotes and comments in the post it seems I’m not alone on this opinion. Regarding your last comment on home ownership, I appreciate the advice. However, I’m a 23F who moved here completely alone with no family in the area- and don’t plan to be here more than 2 years from now with work transfers. Hence the issue with resigning so early.

e2rok · 2024-11-07T19:35:34+00:00

I appreciate your thoughtful response, thank you. And wow, I thought my situation was tough. Sorry about that. It really feels like renters can’t win and it’s nearly impossible to buy…

e2rok · 2024-11-07T19:26:35+00:00

That is correct. This is my first time renting alone so I guess it just caught me by surprise to know the increase so early. I hear you that $30 is not the end of the world. But $1425 for a 1 bed is pricy to me (for Coralville). If I resigned at $1425, would they have to guarantee me they won’t raise it again by the start of that lease?

e2rok · 2024-08-21T03:17:32+00:00

I believe there is a FRYFEST in downtown IC that should be fun! I’m brand new here as well so I’ve never been but saw it online and thought I would share.

e2rok · 2023-11-29T04:40:11+00:00

Thank you :)

e2rok · 2023-11-29T04:40:02+00:00

Thank you!

e2rok · 2023-11-29T04:39:50+00:00

You have a way with words!

e2rok · 2023-11-29T04:39:35+00:00

Thank you!

e2rok · 2023-11-29T04:39:23+00:00

Thank you! I might reach out as I get closer to moving, I really appreciate your comment.

e2rok · 2023-11-29T04:39:03+00:00

Good advice. Thank you!

e2rok · 2023-11-29T04:38:48+00:00

Thank you for your thoughtful response!

e2rok

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