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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, 274 zip codes, and 240 cities with places to rent.

The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Iowa is $1,183 which represents an increase of 1.94% over the same period.

The most expensive metropolitan area in Iowa to rent places is Iowa City, IA MSA with an average rent of $1,370. The least expensive metropolitan area in Iowa to rent places is Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-MO MSA with an average rent of $649.

The most expensive county in Iowa to rent places is Winneshiek County with an average rent of $1,578. 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 52753 with an average rent of $2,927. 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 Le Claire, IA with an average rent of $2,927. 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 $1,183.

In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Polk, is more expensive, with an average rent of $1,202. 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 $1,311, showing a more expensive of +11% from our subject location.

On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,877. This constitutes a more expensive by +59% when compared to the rent in Iowa.

$1,183

Iowa

VS

$1,202

+2%

Polk, county

$1,311

+11%

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA MSA, msa

$1,877

+59%

USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated July 5 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Iowa

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Iowa City, IA MSA$1,370

Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA MSA$1,311

Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA MSA$1,254

Oskaloosa, IA MSA$1,249

Sioux Falls, SD MSA$1,218

Spirit Lake, IA MSA$1,174

Dubuque, IA MSA$1,172

Cedar Rapids, IA MSA$1,163

Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA MSA$1,158

IA NON MSA$1,143

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Newton, IA MSA$988

Muscatine, IA MSA$987

Fort Dodge, IA MSA$973

Mason City, IA MSA$967

Burlington, IA-IL MSA$948

Storm Lake, IA MSA$910

Pella, IA MSA$905

Marshalltown, IA MSA$871

Ottumwa, IA MSA$798

Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-MO MSA$649

Counties in Iowa

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Winneshiek County$1,578

Dallas County$1,554

Mills County$1,540

Hancock County$1,519

Johnson County$1,388

Warren County$1,323

Dickinson County$1,270

Bremer County$1,260

Cedar County$1,236

Linn County$1,203

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Jones County$685

Pocahontas County$681

Osceola County$675

Adair County$662

Floyd County$654

Tama County$652

Franklin County$644

Worth County$607

Ringgold County$500

Zip Codes in Iowa

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

52753$2,927

52228$2,561

50323$2,070

50647$2,000

50069$1,998

52002$1,939

50226$1,930

50327$1,808

51534$1,700

52336$1,700

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Cities in Iowa

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Le Claire, IA$2,927

Fairfax, IA$2,561

Asbury, IA$2,220

Janesville, IA$2,000

De Soto, IA$1,998

Polk City, IA$1,930

Pleasant Hill, IA$1,808

Glenwood, IA$1,700

Springville, IA$1,700

Waukee, IA$1,696

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Duncombe, IA$595

Fort Madison, IA$593

Gladbrook, IA$589

Grundy Center, IA$587

Kellerton, IA$500

Congressional Districts in Iowa

District 01, IA

District 02, IA

District 03, IA

District 04, IA

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