Average Rent in Iowa

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Current Versus Historical Iowa Rents

Iowa rentals average $725 for a studio rental to $2,400 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 July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $432 (-37.36%) year-over-year from $1,157 to $725. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $129 (19.18%) year-over-year from $674 to $804. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $76 (8.23%) year-over-year from $922 to $998. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $120 (7.16%) year-over-year from $1,675 to $1,795. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $20 (0.84%) year-over-year from $2,380 to $2,400. 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 2.20% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.35% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.58% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.02% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.24% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$17.25	$725	$1,157 (-37.36%)	$220 (230.05%)
1 BR	$14.40	$804	$674 (19.18%)	$762 (5.42%)
2 BR	$14.94	$998	$922 (8.23%)	$916 (8.86%)
3 BR	$14.41	$1,795	$1,675 (7.16%)	$1,298 (38.25%)
4+ BR	$15.82	$2,400	$2,380 (0.84%)	$2,045 (17.36%)

Historical Rents in Iowa

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Top Cities Near Iowa

There are a total of 26 cities nearby Iowa. The average rent in Iowa is currently $1,575 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that St. Paul, MN, with an average rent of $995, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Iowa is Buffalo Grove, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,900 per month.

Let's compare Iowa's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Iowa is 25.10% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 49.04% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Iowa are about 72.93% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 32.66% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 26 total cities near Iowa in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
St. Paul, MN	$848	$895	$1,063	$995
Milwaukee, WI	$845	$948	$993	$1,088
Kansas City, MO	$975	$850	$1,250	$1,180
Minneapolis, MN	$899	$1,200	$1,700	$1,500
Palatine, IL	N/A	$1,525	$1,875	$1,973
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,129	$2,295	$2,350
Aurora, IL	$1,213	$1,818	$2,225	$2,400
Naperville, IL	$1,325	$1,799	$2,300	$2,548
Vernon Hills, IL	N/A	$1,900	$2,350	$2,800
Buffalo Grove, IL	N/A	$2,000	$2,600	$2,900

Top Neighborhoods Near Iowa

There are a total of 29 neighborhoods in or near Iowa. Some of these neighborhoods include South Shore, Rogers Park, and Lawndale. We've included all of these top 29 neighborhoods in or near Iowa in the following table.

The average rent for these 29 neighborhoods in or near Iowa is currently around $2,348 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 $1,625 per month. Whereas, at $3,500 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	$875	$1,050	$1,525	$1,625
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,195	$1,473	$1,850	$1,650
Lawndale, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,723	$1,750	$1,800
Austin, Chicago, IL	$975	$950	$1,800	$1,800
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,400	$1,785	$2,550	$1,850
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,413	$1,513	$1,975	$1,900
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,295	$1,780	$2,800	$1,918
Old Westport, Kansas City, MO	$1,559	$1,993	$3,265	$1,972
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,450	$1,895	$2,700	$1,975
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	$1,988	$1,600	$1,950	$1,995
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,585	$1,900	$1,995
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL	$1,450	$1,513	$2,100	$2,200
Far East, Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,905	$2,200	$2,233
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,320	$1,595	$2,090	$2,300
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	$1,675	$2,138	$1,900	$2,348
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,575	$2,195	$3,200	$2,350
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,673	$2,360	$2,395
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,095	$2,548	$2,400
University Village - Little Italy, Chicago, IL	$850	$2,100	$2,700	$2,650
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,750	$2,750	$3,800	$2,750
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,993	$2,553	$3,950	$2,800
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,661	$2,400	$3,150	$2,800
Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,177	$2,848	$2,848
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,100	$2,500	$3,725	$2,950
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,800	$3,653	$3,000
Wicker Park, Chicago, IL	$2,450	$2,698	$2,900	$3,210
West Town, Chicago, IL	$2,200	$2,267	$2,995	$3,250
Bucktown, Chicago, IL	$2,363	$2,695	$3,535	$3,495
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$1,700	$2,573	$3,475	$3,500

Top Counties Near Iowa

There are a total of 33 counties located by Iowa. Some of these counties include St. Paul, MN, Scott, IA, and Jackson, MO. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,200. That's roughly around $23 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is St. Paul, MN. Its average rent per month is $995. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,400, New Trier, IL is the most expensive county by Iowa.

Typically, rent for studios in Iowa is 51.03% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Iowa is 74.24% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Iowa is 91.48% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
St. Paul, MN	$848	$895	$1,063	$995
Scott, IA	$2,700	$795	$950	$1,100
Jackson, MO	$960	$850	$1,148	$1,250
Minneapolis, MN	$899	$1,200	$1,700	$1,500
Palatine, IL	N/A	$2,084	$1,995	$2,246
Milton, IL	$1,650	$2,031	$2,300	$2,300
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$1,600	$2,200	$2,373
Naperville, IL	$1,488	$1,799	$2,300	$2,401
Lisle, IL	$1,390	$1,623	$2,000	$2,800
Wheatland, Naperville, IL	N/A	N/A	$2,400	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Iowa

There are a total of 40 zipcodes in or near Iowa. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,250.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,481. That's at least $39 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Iowa is $1,813 per month. Or in other words, $30 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,465 per month. Which comes out to $27 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	$1,595	$2,150	$3,198	$2,275
60613, Chicago, IL	$1,463	$2,173	$3,095	$2,500
60614, Chicago, IL	$1,795	$2,650	$3,748	$2,900
60640, Chicago, IL	$1,400	$1,850	$2,600	$1,900
60626, Chicago, IL	$1,195	$1,450	$1,875	$1,595
60647, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,195	$2,650	$2,495
60611, Chicago, IL	$2,000	$2,500	$4,000	$2,825
60622, Chicago, IL	$1,850	$2,225	$2,725	$3,000
60625, Chicago, IL	$1,263	$1,775	$2,195	$2,000
60618, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$1,825	$2,550	$2,500

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 $725 and an average price per square feet of $17.25. There are a total of 8 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 $14.40. There are a total of 86 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 $998 and an average price per square feet of $14.94. There are a total of 76 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 -0.37%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.19%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% 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.