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Average Rent in Iowa

Iowa is a state in United States. It ranks #52 out of 53 for places to rent. Dwellsy has rental data for 26 metropolitan areas in Iowa, 89 counties, 4 congressional districts, 277 zip codes, and 242 cities with places to rent.

The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Iowa is $1,185 which represents an increase of 1.34% over the same period.

The most expensive metropolitan area in Iowa to rent places is Iowa City, IA MSA with an average rent of $1,403. The least expensive metropolitan area in Iowa to rent places is Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-MO MSA with an average rent of $633.

The most expensive county in Iowa to rent places is Hancock County with an average rent of $1,646. The least expensive county in Iowa to rent places is Ringgold County with an average rent of $500.

The most expensive zip code in Iowa to rent places is 52645 with an average rent of $5,800. The least expensive zip code in Iowa to rent places is 50133 with an average rent of $500.

The most expensive city in Iowa to rent places is New London, IA with an average rent of $5,800. The least expensive city in Iowa to rent places is Kellerton, IA with an average rent of $500.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state Iowa currently stands at $1,185.

In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Polk, is more expensive, with an average rent of $1,207. This represents a difference of +2% when compared to Iowa.

Meanwhile, in the largest msa of Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA MSA, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,304, showing a more expensive of +10% from our subject location.

On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,883. This constitutes a more expensive by +59% when compared to the rent in Iowa.

$1,185

Iowa

VS

$1,207

+2%

Polk, county

$1,304

+10%

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA MSA, msa

$1,883

+59%

USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated August 2 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Iowa

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Iowa City, IA MSA$1,403

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA MSA$1,304

Oskaloosa, IA MSA$1,265

Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA MSA$1,260

Spirit Lake, IA MSA$1,235

Sioux Falls, SD MSA$1,219

Cedar Rapids, IA MSA$1,193

Sioux City, IA-NE-SD MSA$1,164

IA NON MSA$1,151

Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA MSA$1,146

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Boone, IA MSA$994

Fort Dodge, IA MSA$979

Newton, IA MSA$969

Mason City, IA MSA$930

Muscatine, IA MSA$924

Pella, IA MSA$921

Storm Lake, IA MSA$917

Marshalltown, IA MSA$899

Ottumwa, IA MSA$778

Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-MO MSA$633

Counties in Iowa

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Hancock County$1,646

Winneshiek County$1,619

Dallas County$1,573

Mills County$1,433

Johnson County$1,423

Warren County$1,321

Dickinson County$1,311

Bremer County$1,234

Linn County$1,228

Polk County$1,207

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Pocahontas County$686

Floyd County$680

Osceola County$675

Adair County$664

Franklin County$650

Tama County$644

Jones County$642

Worth County$604

Ringgold County$500

Zip Codes in Iowa

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

52645$5,800

52753$3,642

50226$2,223

50069$2,111

50323$2,045

50171$2,000

52002$1,990

52228$1,975

50263$1,751

50327$1,728

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Cities in Iowa

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

New London, IA$5,800

Le Claire, IA$3,642

Polk City, IA$2,223

Asbury, IA$2,173

De Soto, IA$2,111

Montezuma, IA$2,000

Fairfax, IA$1,975

Waukee, IA$1,751

Pleasant Hill, IA$1,728

Glenwood, IA$1,700

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Duncombe, IA$595

Gladbrook, IA$595

Fort Madison, IA$582

Paullina, IA$550

Kellerton, IA$500

Congressional Districts in Iowa

District 01, IA

District 02, IA

District 03, IA

District 04, IA

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