Last updated August 24, 2026
Average Rent in Iowa (2026)
Average rent across Iowa is $1,305/mo as of August 2026, based on 707 units tracked daily across 29 cities and 123 apartment communities. Rents are up $32 (2.6%) compared to 30 days ago. Prices range from $600 to $8,386.
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Iowa Rent by City
Cities ranked by tracked inventory depth, biggest first. Prices are refreshed daily.
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo | $1,365 | -$237 | 150 | $652 |
| Des Moines | $1,301 | -$43 | 123 | $640 |
| West Des Moines | $1,590 | +$137 | 105 | $955 |
| Ankeny | $1,431 | -$9 | 64 | $950 |
| Ames | $1,006 | +$71 | 49 | $600 |
| Cedar Falls | $1,057 | -$19 | 45 | $795 |
| Davenport | $1,126 | +$182 | 29 | $715 |
| Iowa City | $1,255 | +$233 | 29 | $600 |
| Sioux City | $1,069 | -$236 | 26 | $765 |
| Cedar Rapids | $1,124 | -$60 | 21 | $845 |
| Council Bluffs | $1,669 | -$157 | 11 | $1,255 |
| Boone | $1,146 | +$62 | 10 | $925 |
| Osceola | $1,089 | +$81 | 7 | $925 |
| Dubuque | $1,064 | +$205 | 6 | $860 |
| Knoxville | $1,204 | +$279 | 6 | $925 |
| Grinnell | $1,025 | -- | 4 | $1,025 |
| Newton | $1,248 | +$157 | 3 | $1,040 |
| Pella | $1,438 | -$52 | 3 | $1,335 |
| Altoona | $1,245 | -- | 2 | $1,245 |
| Cherokee | $1,045 | -- | 2 | $845 |
Show 9 smaller Iowa cities
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corydon | $940 | -- | 2 | $795 |
| Madrid | $1,145 | +$97 | 2 | $1,145 |
| Marshalltown | $1,210 | -$48 | 2 | $1,210 |
| Bondurant | $1,245 | -- | 1 | $1,245 |
| Indianola | $1,210 | -- | 1 | $1,210 |
| Perry | $925 | -- | 1 | $925 |
| Prairie City | $1,225 | -- | 1 | $1,225 |
| Urbandale | $1,650 | +$725 | 1 | $1,650 |
| Winterset | $1,035 | -$185 | 1 | $1,035 |
Which Iowa Cities Are Getting Cheaper?
30-day percent change in asking rent across Iowa cities. Green bars dropped, red bars rose. Showing the 15 biggest movers.
The Highest-Earning Apartment Buildings in Iowa
Across the 6 Iowa buildings we can estimate, rental revenue totals about $812K per month ($9.7M a year). Estimates come from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity; click a building for the full methodology.
| Building | City | Est. Monthly Revenue | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Cascades at Jordan Creek | West Des Moines, IA | $365K/mo | 95% | 267 |
| 2.Aspire Townhomes | West Des Moines, IA | $153K/mo | 92% | 74 |
| 3.Crystal Ridge Apartments | Davenport, IA | $133K/mo | 93% | 126 |
| 4.Urbane 210 | Davenport, IA | $66K/mo | 95% | 56 |
| 5.Russell Lamson | Waterloo, IA | $61K/mo | 94% | 90 |
| 6.The Ridge at Canyon Landing Townhomes | Ankeny, IA | $34K/mo | 71% | 28 |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials.
Rent by Bedroom Type
Average rent in Iowa broken down by apartment size. Only bedroom buckets with 100+ tracked units are shown so every row is backed by meaningful sample size.
| Type | Avg Rent | From | Up To | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,268 | $652 | $3,166 | 108 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,184 | $685 | $4,209 | 275 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,428 | $770 | $8,386 | 202 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,408 | $685 | $4,578 | 108 |
1 bedroom bucket hidden with fewer than 100 tracked units.
Iowa Rent Trend Over Time
Average rent trend across all tracked Iowa apartments.
Explore Iowa apartments on the map
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What is the average rent in Iowa?
The average rent in Iowa is $1,305 per month as of August 2026, based on 707 units tracked across 29 cities.
Which Iowa city has the cheapest rent?
Ames has the lowest average rent in Iowa at $1,006 per month, with units starting from $600.
Are rents going up or down in Iowa?
Rents in Iowa have increased by $32 (2.6%) over the last 30 days.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Iowa?
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Iowa is $1,184 per month, with 275 units available.
What is the most expensive city in Iowa?
Council Bluffs is the most expensive city in Iowa with an average rent of $1,669 per month.
How many apartments are available in Iowa?
We track 707 individual units across 123 apartment communities in 29 Iowa cities. Prices are updated daily.
What is the average rent for a studio in Iowa?
The average studio apartment rent in Iowa is $1,268 per month.
How often are Iowa rent prices updated?
We refresh real asking prices every morning. All Iowa rent data is updated daily, giving you the most current pricing available.