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Iowa City, IA Restaurants for Lease

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Retail Space with Parking
Updated: Mar 11, 2025
Retail Space with Parking

Iowa City, IA 52240

$24 SF/Yr
1.00 AC lot
1‑acre commercial property at the corner of Hwy 1W and Riverside Drive
Build‑out options include retail, restaurant, or office use
Free parking available within the multi‑use property
Commercial zoning
Zero‑step entry and concrete flooring
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Restaurant with Commercial Kitchen
Updated: Jul 14
Restaurant with Commercial Kitchen

405 S Gilbert Street, Iowa City, IA 52240

$22 SF/Yr
3,882 sqft
3,882‑square‑foot restaurant property at 405 S Gilbert Street
Commercial kitchen and spacious bar already in place
Multiple dining and seating areas with a dedicated stage
Located in downtown Iowa City’s entertainment district
Near the University of Iowa campus
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Freestanding Drive-Through Restaurant
Freestanding Drive-Through Restaurant

1926 Keokuk St, Iowa City, IA 52240

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3,034 sqft 0.60 AC lot

New construction includes restaurant infrastructure, exterior signage, and an established drive-thru configuration.

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Mixed-Use Building with Two Bars
Mixed-Use Building with Two Bars

13 S Linn Street, Iowa City, IA 52240

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Two licensed bar operations, a kitchen, and three occupied apartments create a vertically integrated commercial and residential layout.

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Based on your search, we've compiled 18 Potential Opportunities for your consideration. Besides 4 Active listings in Iowa City, IA, we suggest exploring alternatives. Consider Similar 4 Spaces in Nearby Cities, and Similar 10 Properties for Sales.

Restaurants for Lease in Nearby Cities

Here are 4 Similar Spaces we found in Nearby Locations for your consideration.

Restaurant-Bar Space with Walk-In Cooler
Restaurant-Bar Space with Walk-In Cooler

901 2nd St, Coralville, IA 52241

$20 SF/Yr
4,720 sqft

Turnkey restaurant/bar space with walk-in cooler and hood, plus ample parking and a beer garden.

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Restaurant and Retail Suite
Restaurant and Retail Suite

675 Pacha Parkway D, North Liberty, IA 52317

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7,522 sqft

Suite D offers a dedicated space for restaurant or retail use near Hwy 965 with quick access to I-380.

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North Endcap Retail Space
North Endcap Retail Space

3224 Crosspark Rd, Coralville, IA 52241

$40 SF/Yr
1.50 AC lot

C2-zoned space in a new strip retail building with flexible commercial use potential.

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Endcap Restaurant with Drive-Thru
Endcap Restaurant with Drive-Thru

650 Pacha Parkway 1&2, North Liberty, IA 52317

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2,463 sqft

Endcap restaurant suite with a drive-thru, open dining area, commercial kitchen, and two restrooms.

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Similar Spaces for Sale in Iowa City, IA

Consider Similar Space for Sale. We found 10 Spaces matching your search parameters.

Restaurant Business with Food Cart
Restaurant Business with Food Cart

213 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240

$125,000
1,380 sqft

Established restaurant operation includes transferred equipment, inventory, and a second food-cart channel subject to city approval.

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Three-Story Restaurant Building
Three-Story Restaurant Building

1010 Martin St, Iowa City, IA 52245

$515,000
3,046 sqft

Three-story restaurant building offered for sale, suited for food service operators needing multi-level space.

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Neighborhood Bar and Restaurant
Neighborhood Bar and Restaurant

1208 Highland Court, Iowa City, IA 52240

$465,000
4,320 sqft

Established neighborhood bar with current liquor license, leased games, and two newer AC units on a paved parking lot.

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Fully Leased Mixed-Use Building
Fully Leased Mixed-Use Building

13 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240

$2,500,000
10,704 sqft

Fully leased building featuring two licensed bars with an additional kitchen and upper-level residential tenants.

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Mixed-Use Retail and Residential
Mixed-Use Retail and Residential

113 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240

$1,200,000
2,888 sqft

Fully leased downtown mixed-use property with retail space and residential unit(s) above, plus one parking spot behind.

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Freestanding Drive-Through Restaurant
Freestanding Drive-Through Restaurant

1926 Keokuk St, Iowa City, IA 52240

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3,034 sqft 0.60 AC lot

Restaurant building with drive-through infrastructure, signage, menu boards, and commercial kitchen components in an established dining corridor.

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Mixed-Use Property with Restaurant Space
Mixed-Use Property with Restaurant Space

Iowa City, IA 52245

$515,000
0.07 AC lot

Brick construction combines a commercial dining venue with a two-bedroom, two-bath residential condo.

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Retail Space on Highway 1
Retail Space on Highway 1

521-525 Hwy 1 W, Iowa City, IA

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4,560 sqft 0.49 AC lot

Retail property for sale with high visibility and access.

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Absolute NNN Restaurant Investment
Absolute NNN Restaurant Investment

1406 S. Gilbert Street, Iowa City, IA 52240

$2,304,000

A new 10-year lease provides three 5-year extension options and 2% annual increases.

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Leased Mixed-Use Building
Leased Mixed-Use Building

Iowa City, IA 52240

$1,200,000
0.04 AC lot

Fully leased property combining ground-floor retail with an occupied residential unit above in downtown Iowa City.

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Iowa City, IA Restaurants Lease Rates & Market Statistics

Explore 4 Restaurants for lease in Iowa City, IA on Realmo, a commercial real estate exchange covering the Iowa City area. The current inventory totals 6,916 square feet of properties.

Asking lease rates for Restaurants in Iowa City start at $22 SF/Yr, average $23 SF/Yr, and reach $24 SF/Yr at the top of the market. Pricing across the market is relatively uniform, which simplifies like-for-like comparison between listings. The local average of $23 SF/Yr is 15% above the Iowa state average of $20.03 SF/Yr.

Iowa City accounts for 50% of the 8 restaurants currently available across Johnson County, where nearby markets include Coralville and North Liberty.

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