Two student sitting on a bunk bed and talking with one another

Parklawn Hall

Suite-Style Residence Hall

West neighborhood

48 students live here

Opened in 1955

Parklawn Residence Hall is home to 48 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 suite-style rooms with in-suite kitchens and bathrooms and dedicated parking.

Who lives here?

Co-ed
Honors students
Returning students

Students talking with one another in a kitchen holding a coffee mug

Student cooking and another student sitting on a bed

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.

Parklawn studio kitchenette across from the bed and bookshelf, features an oven, stove, full-size refrigerator, cupboards

Students sitting at two desks and talking

two beds shown in an empty Parklawn 1-bedroom apartment

bathroom in a Parklawn studio, shown with shower and bathtub, sink and mirror toilet

Physical address

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

Mailing address

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

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

Cable TV jack (TV and cord not provided)
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

Rates

Proposed 2025–26 rates*

One bedroom apartment (for two)
Per semester - $4,194.00

One bedroom apartment (single)
Per semester - $5,432.50

Studio apartment (single)
Per semester - $4,825.50

*rates are pending Iowa BOR approval

Floor plans and 3D view

Double

This unit is a studio 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 suite-style restrooms types.

Suite-style

A suite-style restroom is a restroom that has a sink, toilet, and shower that is shared with a roommate in a double, or in Parklawn singles, it is only for the resident. Students are collectively responsible for cleaning the bathroom.