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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, 264 zip codes, and 230 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Iowa is $1,167 which represents an increase of 1.27% over the same period.

The most expensive metropolitan area in Iowa to rent places is Iowa City, IA MSA with an average rent of $1,317. The least expensive metropolitan area in Iowa to rent places is Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-MO MSA with an average rent of $625.

The most expensive county in Iowa to rent places is Dallas County with an average rent of $1,531. 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 $1,167.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Polk, is more expensive, with an average rent of $1,188. 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 $1,315, 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 $1,847. This constitutes a more expensive by +58% when compared to the rent in Iowa.
$1,167
Iowa
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$1,188
+2%
Polk, county
$1,315
+13%
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA MSA, msa
$1,847
+58%
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Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated April 26 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Iowa

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Iowa City, IA MSA$1,317
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA MSA$1,315
Dubuque, IA MSA$1,254
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA MSA$1,237
Oskaloosa, IA MSA$1,229
Sioux Falls, SD MSA$1,222
Ames, IA MSA$1,142
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA MSA$1,129
Spencer, IA MSA$1,129
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD MSA$1,105

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Burlington, IA-IL MSA$1,002
Newton, IA MSA$984
Storm Lake, IA MSA$972
Clinton, IA MSA$967
Fort Dodge, IA MSA$967
Muscatine, IA MSA$936
Pella, IA MSA$919
Marshalltown, IA MSA$866
Ottumwa, IA MSA$847
Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-MO MSA$625

Counties in Iowa

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Dallas County$1,531
Hancock County$1,471
Bremer County$1,407
Johnson County$1,326
Cedar County$1,318
Warren County$1,312
Dubuque County$1,266
Winneshiek County$1,237
Sioux County$1,216
Marion County$1,204

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Calhoun County$677
Tama County$676
Franklin County$670
Pocahontas County$631
Worth County$630
Lee County$625
Jackson County$600
Jones County$586
Floyd County$583
Ringgold County$500

Zip Codes in Iowa

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

52327$2,500
52003$2,260
52228$2,075
50323$2,010
50647$2,000
52002$1,921
51347$1,800
50069$1,785
50211$1,745
52336$1,700

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

50638$579
50055$575
50635$575
50532$573
52321$572
50078$559
51636$550
50522$525
52206$525
50133$500

Cities in Iowa

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Riverside, IA$2,500
Asbury, IA$2,184
Fairfax, IA$2,075
Janesville, IA$2,000
Lake Park, IA$1,800
De Soto, IA$1,785
Norwalk, IA$1,745
Springville, IA$1,700
Waukee, IA$1,686
Dallas Center, IA$1,675

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Grundy Center, IA$579
Collins, IA$575
Gladbrook, IA$575
Duncombe, IA$573
Onslow, IA$572
Ferguson, IA$559
Coin, IA$550
Burt, IA$525
Atkins, IA$525
Kellerton, IA$500
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