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Average Rent in Iowa

Iowa is a state in United States. It ranks #51 out of 52 for places to rent. Dwellsy has rental data for 26 metropolitan areas in Iowa, 88 counties, 4 congressional districts, 266 zip codes, and 232 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Iowa is $1,164 which represents an increase of 1.12% over the same period.

The most expensive metropolitan area in Iowa to rent places is Iowa City, IA MSA with an average rent of $1,313. The least expensive metropolitan area in Iowa to rent places is Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-MO MSA with an average rent of $619.

The most expensive county in Iowa to rent places is Hancock County with an average rent of $1,556. 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 52327 with an average rent of $2,500. 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 Riverside, IA with an average rent of $2,500. 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 $1,164.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Polk, is more expensive, with an average rent of $1,186. 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 $1,312, showing a more expensive of +13% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,845. This constitutes a more expensive by +58% when compared to the rent in Iowa.
$1,164
Iowa
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$1,186
+2%
Polk, county
$1,312
+13%
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA MSA, msa
$1,845
+58%
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Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated April 19 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Iowa

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Iowa City, IA MSA$1,313
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA MSA$1,312
Dubuque, IA MSA$1,261
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA MSA$1,235
Oskaloosa, IA MSA$1,234
Sioux Falls, SD MSA$1,223
Ames, IA MSA$1,146
Spencer, IA MSA$1,130
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA MSA$1,122
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD MSA$1,113

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Spirit Lake, IA MSA$1,001
Storm Lake, IA MSA$986
Newton, IA MSA$981
Fort Dodge, IA MSA$963
Clinton, IA MSA$961
Muscatine, IA MSA$920
Pella, IA MSA$898
Marshalltown, IA MSA$875
Ottumwa, IA MSA$848
Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-MO MSA$619

Counties in Iowa

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Hancock County$1,556
Dallas County$1,530
Bremer County$1,414
Johnson County$1,321
Cedar County$1,320
Warren County$1,318
Dubuque County$1,272
Sioux County$1,214
Winneshiek County$1,211
Marion County$1,203

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Franklin County$679
Benton County$677
Calhoun County$673
Worth County$628
Pocahontas County$628
Lee County$619
Jackson County$600
Floyd County$585
Jones County$578
Ringgold County$500

Zip Codes in Iowa

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

52327$2,500
52003$2,375
50323$1,979
52002$1,945
52228$1,890
50069$1,823
51347$1,786
50648$1,750
50211$1,742
52336$1,700

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

50278$580
50532$576
50055$575
50635$575
52321$563
50078$561
51636$550
50522$525
52206$525
50133$500

Cities in Iowa

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Riverside, IA$2,500
Asbury, IA$2,161
Fairfax, IA$1,890
De Soto, IA$1,823
Lake Park, IA$1,786
Jesup, IA$1,750
Norwalk, IA$1,742
Springville, IA$1,700
Waukee, IA$1,692
Dallas Center, IA$1,675

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Zearing, IA$580
Duncombe, IA$576
Collins, IA$575
Gladbrook, IA$575
Onslow, IA$563
Ferguson, IA$561
Coin, IA$550
Burt, IA$525
Atkins, IA$525
Kellerton, IA$500
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