Average Rent in Iowa

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Current Versus Historical Iowa Rents

Iowa rentals average $799 for a studio rental to $1,950 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $995, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $21 (2.93%) year-over-year from $729 to $750. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $129 (19.14%) year-over-year from $674 to $803. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $148 (15.57%) year-over-year from $948 to $1,095. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $328 (22.31%) year-over-year from $1,472 to $1,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $288 (-12.88%) year-over-year from $2,238 to $1,950. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 2.05% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.84% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.64% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.34% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.02% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$25.18	$750	$729 (2.93%)	$228 (228.47%)
1 BR	$15.43	$803	$674 (19.14%)	$750 (7.07%)
2 BR	$15.52	$1,095	$948 (15.57%)	$892 (22.73%)
3 BR	$14.62	$1,800	$1,472 (22.31%)	$1,375 (30.91%)
4+ BR	$13.43	$1,950	$2,238 (-12.88%)	$2,028 (-3.86%)

Historical Rents in Iowa

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Top Cities Near Iowa

There are a total of 24 cities nearby Iowa. The average rent in Iowa is currently $1,596 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Cincinnati, OH, with an average rent of $950, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Iowa is Naperville, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,950 per month.

Let's compare Iowa's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Iowa is 14.46% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 49.25% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Iowa are about 64.56% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 76.93% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 24 total cities near Iowa in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Milwaukee, WI	$883	$850	$1,100	$1,050
Sioux Falls, SD	$225	$723	$797	$1,120
Kansas City, MO	$950	$875	$1,024	$1,195
St. Paul, MN	$899	$895	$1,525	$1,195
Minneapolis, MN	$1,050	$1,250	$1,650	$1,650
Palatine, IL	$1,300	$1,498	$1,925	$1,950
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,387	$2,250	$2,400
Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,350	$2,295	$2,500
Vernon Hills, IL	N/A	$2,088	$2,250	$2,525
Naperville, IL	$1,325	$1,763	$2,350	$2,950

Top Neighborhoods Near Iowa

There are a total of 23 neighborhoods in or near Iowa. Some of these neighborhoods include South Shore, Rogers Park, and Lawndale. We've included all of these top 23 neighborhoods in or near Iowa in the following table.

The average rent for these 23 neighborhoods in or near Iowa is currently around $2,150 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Iowa's average rent, which is only $995. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Iowa, South Shore has the most affordable average rent at $1,600 per month. Whereas, at $3,600 average rent per month, DePaul is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Iowa. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,250	$1,450	$1,600
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,232	$1,495	$1,986	$1,750
Lawndale, Chicago, IL	$1,400	$1,450	$1,700	$1,900
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	$1,398	$1,613	$1,985	$1,900
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,406	$1,785	$2,588	$1,913
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,295	$1,775	$2,963	$1,950
Old Westport, Kansas City, MO	$1,559	$1,993	$3,265	$1,972
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,275	$1,700	$2,017	$2,000
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,525	$1,893	$2,000
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	$1,600	$1,875	$2,000	$2,000
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL	$1,295	$1,595	$2,100	$2,100
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,450	$1,950	$2,495	$2,150
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,450	$1,995	$2,500	$2,395
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,535	$2,195	$3,250	$2,400
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$1,173	$1,600	$2,345	$2,500
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,750	$2,598	$3,895	$2,698
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,780	$2,375	$3,200	$2,795
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,950	$2,650	$4,000	$3,000
The Loop, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,550	$3,500	$3,100
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	$2,300	$2,750	$3,725	$3,300
West Town, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,200	$3,247	$3,325
Bucktown, Chicago, IL	$2,230	$2,250	$3,750	$3,505
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$1,888	$2,535	$3,600	$3,600

Top Counties Near Iowa

There are a total of 35 counties located by Iowa. Some of these counties include Sioux Falls, SD, Polk, IA, and St. Paul, MN. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,199. That's roughly around $23 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Center, Indianapolis, IN. Its average rent per month is $963. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,500, New Trier, IL is the most expensive county by Iowa.

Typically, rent for studios in Iowa is 34.54% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Iowa is 74.13% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Iowa is 89.80% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Sioux Falls, SD	$225	$723	$797	$975
Polk, IA	$150	$805	$995	$1,195
St. Paul, MN	$899	$895	$1,525	$1,195
Jackson, MO	$950	$825	$1,073	$1,200
Minneapolis, MN	$1,050	$1,250	$1,650	$1,650
Lisle, IL	$1,393	$1,650	$1,900	$2,250
Milton, IL	$1,300	$1,919	$2,349	$2,349
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$1,600	$2,200	$2,500
Naperville, IL	$1,325	$1,700	$2,350	$2,650
Wheatland, Naperville, IL	N/A	N/A	$2,400	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Iowa

There are a total of 38 zipcodes in or near Iowa. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,249.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,433. That's at least $38 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Iowa is $1,738 per month. Or in other words, $29 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,350 per month. Which comes out to $26 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Iowa. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60657, Chicago, IL	$1,525	$2,102	$3,198	$2,273
60613, Chicago, IL	$1,550	$2,150	$3,150	$2,559
60614, Chicago, IL	$1,775	$2,550	$3,798	$2,900
60640, Chicago, IL	$1,295	$1,895	$2,500	$1,950
60626, Chicago, IL	$1,225	$1,495	$1,995	$1,700
60647, Chicago, IL	$1,450	$2,095	$2,745	$2,400
60611, Chicago, IL	$2,100	$2,585	$4,125	$3,150
60622, Chicago, IL	$1,735	$2,150	$2,800	$3,000
60625, Chicago, IL	$1,400	$1,775	$2,189	$2,148
60618, Chicago, IL	$1,525	$1,850	$2,300	$2,450

Frequently Asked Questions - Iowa Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Iowa?

The average monthly rental price for Iowa apartments for rent is approximately $995. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Iowa rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Iowa.

How much is a studio apartment in Iowa?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $799 and an average price per square feet of $25.18. There are a total of 17 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Iowa.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Iowa?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $804 and an average price per square feet of $15.43. There are a total of 61 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Iowa.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Iowa?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,034 and an average price per square feet of $15.52. There are a total of 78 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Iowa.

How have rent prices in Iowa changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Iowa can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.19%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.22% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Iowa?

A reasonable rent price in Iowa is around $796/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.