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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, 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 $1,169 which represents an increase of 1.38% over the same period.

The most expensive metropolitan area in Iowa to rent places is Iowa City, IA MSA with an average rent of $1,320. The least expensive metropolitan area in Iowa to rent places is Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-MO MSA with an average rent of $631.

The most expensive county in Iowa to rent places is Dallas County with an average rent of $1,533. 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 $1,169.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Polk, is more expensive, with an average rent of $1,190. 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 $1,316, 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 $1,848. This constitutes a more expensive by +58% when compared to the rent in Iowa.
$1,169
Iowa
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$1,190
+2%
Polk, county
$1,316
+13%
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA MSA, msa
$1,848
+58%
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Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 3 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Iowa

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Iowa City, IA MSA$1,320
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA MSA$1,316
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA MSA$1,240
Dubuque, IA MSA$1,238
Oskaloosa, IA MSA$1,230
Sioux Falls, SD MSA$1,221
Ames, IA MSA$1,141
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA MSA$1,137
Spencer, IA MSA$1,127
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD MSA$1,097

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Burlington, IA-IL MSA$997
Newton, IA MSA$983
Clinton, IA MSA$970
Fort Dodge, IA MSA$969
Storm Lake, IA MSA$958
Muscatine, IA MSA$947
Pella, IA MSA$932
Marshalltown, IA MSA$859
Ottumwa, IA MSA$845
Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-MO MSA$631

Counties in Iowa

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Dallas County$1,533
Hancock County$1,444
Bremer County$1,398
Johnson County$1,330
Cedar County$1,315
Warren County$1,308
Winneshiek County$1,294
Dubuque County$1,249
Washington County$1,219
Sioux County$1,218

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Benton County$681
Tama County$672
Franklin County$665
Pocahontas County$636
Worth County$633
Lee County$631
Jackson County$600
Jones County$590
Floyd County$587
Ringgold County$500

Zip Codes in Iowa

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

52327$2,500
52228$2,383
52003$2,054
50323$2,035
50647$2,000
52002$1,904
51347$1,800
50069$1,780
50211$1,759
50327$1,739

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

50055$575
50635$575
52321$575
50638$571
50532$568
50078$557
51636$550
50522$525
52206$525
50133$500

Cities in Iowa

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Riverside, IA$2,500
Fairfax, IA$2,383
Asbury, IA$2,190
Janesville, IA$2,000
Lake Park, IA$1,800
De Soto, IA$1,780
Norwalk, IA$1,759
Pleasant Hill, IA$1,739
Le Claire, IA$1,732
Springville, IA$1,700

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Collins, IA$575
Gladbrook, IA$575
Onslow, IA$575
Grundy Center, IA$571
Duncombe, IA$568
Ferguson, IA$557
Coin, IA$550
Burt, IA$525
Atkins, IA$525
Kellerton, IA$500
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