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Average Rent in Sioux City, IA

9 apartment buildings, 26 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.

Avg Rent

$1,069/mo

median $1,028

-8.2% vs last month

Cheapest

$765/mo

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9

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Units

26

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Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 9 properties in Sioux City, IA.

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Average rent trend, last 2 months

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Sioux City, IA Rent Prices

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Sioux City, IA Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Sioux City, IA is $1,069 per month, based on 26 units across 9 apartment communities. Prices range from $765 at Valley Park Apartment Homes to $2,500 at rentSUX.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $765/mo $765/mo 1
1 Bed $979/mo $790/mo 9
2 Bed $1,045/mo $865/mo 10
3 Bed $1,297/mo $840/mo 6

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Market Context

Who rents in Sioux City, IA, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Sioux City, IA averages $979/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,045/mo. At the local median household income of $65,473, that works out to 20% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Sioux City, IA at $936/mo. The current tracked market average runs 14% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Sioux City, IA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Sioux City, IA?

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

Minimum to afford average rent

$43,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,069/mo.

Comfortable income

$51,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($765/mo), you need to earn at least $31,000/year.

Median household income in Sioux City, IA is $65,473 , about 28% above the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Sioux City, IA

Overall prices in Sioux City, IA runs below the national average by about 12% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 88.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Sioux City, IA's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $1,069
Utilities $269
Groceries $522
Transportation $641
Healthcare $313
Other goods and services $500
Estimated total $3,314/mo

Population

85,651

Median household income

$65,473

Census median rent

$936/mo

Rent as % of income

26.2%

Median age

35.4

Mean commute

17 min

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 were last published in 2023.

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Nearby cities in Iowa

How Sioux City, IA rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs Sioux City, IA 30-Day Change Properties
Des Moines, IA $1,295 +21% +0.8% 15
Ames, IA $1,004 -6% -1.1% 11
Ankeny, IA $1,431 +34% +1.9% 10
West Des Moines, IA $1,590 +49% +6.5% 10
Waterloo, IA $1,600 +50% -13.7% 9
Cedar Rapids, IA $1,124 +5% +2.1% 7

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Sioux City, IA?

The average rent in Sioux City, IA is $1,069 per month, based on 26 units across 9 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.

What is the median rent in Sioux City, IA?

The median asking rent in Sioux City, IA is $1,028 per month, computed from 26 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,069/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Sioux City, IA?

The lowest available rent in Sioux City, IA starts at $765 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Sioux City, IA?

1-bedroom apartments in Sioux City, IA average $979/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $790/mo across 9 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Sioux City, IA?

2-bedroom apartments in Sioux City, IA average $1,045/mo. Units start from $865/mo across 10 units currently listed.

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