Last updated August 24, 2026

Average Rent in Manawa & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Manawa, Council Bluffs, IA. Updated daily.

Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed

Market Average

$2,158/mo

Lowest Available

$1,900/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

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Units Listed

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Manawa vs Council Bluffs, IA Average

Manawa is more expensive than the Council Bluffs, IA average by $489/mo (29%). The citywide average is $1,669/mo across all neighborhoods.

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Manawa?

As of August 2026, the average rent in Manawa is $2,158 per month across 1 apartment community and 4 available units.

The most affordable option is Broadmoor at River's Edge starting at $1,900/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $2,158/mo.

Prices range from $1,900 to $2,475 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 2 units are currently listed.

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Manawa

2 Bed

$2,158

from $1,900 · 4 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Manawa

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
Broadmoor at River's Edge	$1,900/mo	$2,158/mo	4	4.7

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Manawa

What is the average rent in Manawa?

The average rent in Manawa is $2,158 per month as of August 2026, based on 4 units across 1 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in Manawa?

The current average rent in Manawa is $2,158/mo, refreshed daily to track rent trends.

What is the cheapest apartment in Manawa?

The most affordable apartment in Manawa is Broadmoor at River's Edge with units starting at $1,900/mo.

How many apartments are available in Manawa?

There are 4 units available across 1 apartment communities in Manawa.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Manawa?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$86,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,158/mo.

Comfortable income

$104,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,900/mo), you need to earn at least $76,000/year.

Cost of living in Manawa

We only have live rent data for Manawa so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.

Category	Monthly estimate	Source
Rent (market average)	$2,158	daily refresh
Estimated total	$2,158/mo	$25,896/year

Methodology

Rent data

Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.

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