Last updated May 21, 2026
Average Rent in Iowa (2026)
Average rent across Iowa is $1,141/mo as of May 2026, based on 79 units tracked daily across 19 cities and 30 apartment communities. Rents are up $21 (1.9%) compared to 30 days ago. Prices range from $795 to $1,750.
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Iowa Rent by City
Cities ranked by tracked inventory depth, biggest first. Prices come from our proprietary data sourcing, refreshed daily.
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $1,174 | +$327 | 34 | $890 |
| Boone | $1,159 | -$126 | 10 | $925 |
| Osceola | $1,040 | -$4 | 5 | $995 |
| Newton | $1,005 | -$198 | 4 | $985 |
| Marshalltown | $1,212 | -$8 | 3 | $1,110 |
| Madrid | $1,003 | -$173 | 3 | $950 |
| Winterset | $1,108 | +$113 | 2 | $995 |
| Urbandale | $1,288 | -- | 2 | $925 |
| Indianola | $1,403 | +$223 | 2 | $1,195 |
| Grinnell | $1,025 | +$30 | 2 | $1,025 |
| Corydon | $940 | +$100 | 2 | $795 |
| Cherokee | $1,045 | -$54 | 2 | $845 |
| Cedar Rapids | $923 | -$202 | 2 | $850 |
| Prairie City | $1,225 | +$25 | 1 | $1,225 |
| Perry | $920 | -- | 1 | $920 |
| Pella | $1,445 | +$75 | 1 | $1,445 |
| Knoxville | $1,295 | +$123 | 1 | $1,295 |
| Bondurant | $1,210 | -- | 1 | $1,210 |
| Altoona | $1,210 | -- | 1 | $1,210 |
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.
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 | $1,121 | $890 | $1,750 | 30 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,288 | $850 | $1,515 | 3 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,033 | $795 | $1,685 | 14 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,193 | $920 | $1,650 | 32 |
Iowa Rent Trend Over Time
Average rent trend across all tracked Iowa apartments.
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What is the average rent in Iowa?
The average rent in Iowa is $1,141 per month as of May 2026, based on 79 units tracked across 19 cities.
Which Iowa city has the cheapest rent?
Altoona has the lowest average rent in Iowa at $1,210 per month, with units starting from $1,210.
Are rents going up or down in Iowa?
Rents in Iowa have increased by $21 (1.9%) 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 $1,288 per month, with 3 units available.
What is the most expensive city in Iowa?
Des Moines is the most expensive city in Iowa with an average rent of $1,174 per month.
How many apartments are available in Iowa?
We track 79 individual units across 30 apartment communities in 19 Iowa cities. Prices are updated daily.
What is the average rent for a studio in Iowa?
The average studio apartment rent in Iowa is $1,121 per month.
How often are Iowa rent prices updated?
Our proprietary data sourcing refreshes real asking prices every morning. All Iowa rent data is updated daily, giving you the most current pricing available.