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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, 268 zip codes, and 234 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Iowa is $1,177 which represents an increase of 1.92% over the same period.

The most expensive metropolitan area in Iowa to rent places is Iowa City, IA MSA with an average rent of $1,340. The least expensive metropolitan area in Iowa to rent places is Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-MO MSA with an average rent of $650.

The most expensive county in Iowa to rent places is Dallas County with an average rent of $1,548. 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 52228 with an average rent of $2,561. 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 Fairfax, IA with an average rent of $2,561. 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 $1,177.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Polk, is more expensive, with an average rent of $1,194. This represents a difference of +1% 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 $1,317, showing a more expensive of +12% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,859. This constitutes a more expensive by +58% when compared to the rent in Iowa.
$1,177
Iowa
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$1,194
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Polk, county
$1,317
+12%
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA MSA, msa
$1,859
+58%
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Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 31 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Iowa

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Iowa City, IA MSA$1,340
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA MSA$1,317
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA MSA$1,245
Dubuque, IA MSA$1,241
Oskaloosa, IA MSA$1,238
Sioux Falls, SD MSA$1,216
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA MSA$1,148
Cedar Rapids, IA MSA$1,123
Ames, IA MSA$1,121
Spencer, IA MSA$1,111

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Mason City, IA MSA$999
Boone, IA MSA$995
Newton, IA MSA$986
Fort Dodge, IA MSA$981
Burlington, IA-IL MSA$954
Pella, IA MSA$929
Storm Lake, IA MSA$925
Marshalltown, IA MSA$862
Ottumwa, IA MSA$834
Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-MO MSA$650

Counties in Iowa

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Dallas County$1,548
Winneshiek County$1,455
Hancock County$1,383
Johnson County$1,354
Cedar County$1,304
Bremer County$1,294
Warren County$1,279
Dubuque County$1,246
Sioux County$1,225
Marion County$1,207

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Adair County$683
Osceola County$675
Tama County$665
Franklin County$663
Pocahontas County$662
Jones County$646
Lee County$646
Worth County$612
Floyd County$602
Ringgold County$500

Zip Codes in Iowa

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

52228$2,561
52327$2,500
50323$2,028
50647$2,000
52753$1,964
50069$1,950
50327$1,910
52002$1,900
51347$1,800
50211$1,713

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

50635$582
50258$579
50055$575
50621$566
50078$550
50532$550
50638$543
50522$525
52206$525
50133$500

Cities in Iowa

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Fairfax, IA$2,561
Riverside, IA$2,500
Asbury, IA$2,212
Janesville, IA$2,000
Le Claire, IA$1,964
De Soto, IA$1,950
Pleasant Hill, IA$1,910
Lake Park, IA$1,800
Norwalk, IA$1,713
Springville, IA$1,700

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Gladbrook, IA$582
Union, IA$579
Collins, IA$575
Conrad, IA$566
Duncombe, IA$550
Ferguson, IA$550
Grundy Center, IA$543
Burt, IA$525
Atkins, IA$525
Kellerton, IA$500
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