Parklawn Residence Hall is home to 61 residents who are exclusively returning students and is located north of campus, just west of the river.

Parklawn Hall hosts lounge/study spaces and is near Hancher Auditorium. Additionally, this hall features apartment-style rooms with in-suite kitchens, private bathrooms and dedicated parking. 

Who lives here?
  • Co-ed
  • Honors students
  • Returning students
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Student cooking and another student sitting on a bed
Parklawn Residence Hall exterior
bathroom in a Parklawn 1-bedroom apartment, shown with a shower andbathtub, sink and mirror, toilet
a Parklawn studio, shown with bed against big set of windows, air conditioning and radiator, with a built-in bookshelf in the corner.
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Parklawn studio kitchenette across from the bed and bookshelf, features an oven, stove, full-size refrigerator, cupboards
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Students sitting at two desks and talking
Student grabbing items from a closet
two beds shown in an empty Parklawn 1-bedroom apartment
bathroom in a Parklawn studio, shown with shower and bathtub, sink and mirror toilet
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Physical address

449 North Riverside Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242
319-467-3016

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Mailing address

[Your name]
100 Parklawn Hall, Room #
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 52242

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Front desk

7 a.m.-12 a.m. (midnight) / 7 days a week

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Getting around

There are several ways to get around campus, the Iowa City area and even get out of town. University of Iowa Parking and Transportation provides more information about Cambus, parking, bikes, ridesharing, safe rides and more.

  • Walk to IMU: 25 minutes
  • Walk to Kinnick Stadium: 30 minutes
  • Walk to downtown: 20 minutes
  • Cambus: Blue, Red and Interdorm arrive every 10-12 minutes during business hours
Bus stops
Hancher West (2115)

Furnishings

  • Carpeted floors
  • Closet
  • Desk and chair
  • Drawer space
  • Ethernet internet jack (cord not provided)
  • Extra long twin bed (36 inches x 80 inches)
  • Pre-lofted beds
  • Recycling containers
  • Shower curtain
  • Telephone jack (phone and cord not provided)
  • Window curtains

Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Cambus service
  • DeviceNet
  • Fully furnished
  • Laundry
  • Multipurpose room/lounge/study space
  • ResNet
  • University-supplied kitchens
  • Utilities included
  • Wireless internet
  • ITC print station

Rates

2025–26 rates

Double apartment 
Per semester - $4,194.00 

Single apartment 
Per semester - $5,432.50 

Studio apartment 
Per semester - $4,825.50 

Floor plans and 3D view

Double

Parklawn Studio Apartment Floorplan

This unit is an apartment for two. It is occupied by two residents and consists of a shared bedroom, one shared bathroom, and a kitchen. Please note, room layout and size may vary. 

Restroom types

This hall has private restrooms.

Private

A private restroom has a bathroom with a toilet, sink and shower behind a closed door. This bathroom is used only by the residents of the room and they are responsible for cleaning. 

Private

bathroom in a Parklawn 1-bedroom apartment, shown with a shower andbathtub, sink and mirror, toilet
bathroom in a Parklawn studio, shown with shower and bathtub, sink and mirror toilet
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Faunus Schweitzer

Faunus Schweitzer

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uhd-mayflower-hc@uiowa.edu

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