Average Rent in Polk, IA

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Current Versus Historical Polk, IA Rents

Polk rentals average $3,000 for a studio rental to $1,975 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,245, or roughly $14 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $2,727 (72.46%) year-over-year from $3,763 to $6,490. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $689 (-47.89%) year-over-year from $1,439 to $750. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $10 (0.96%) year-over-year from $1,072 to $1,082. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $192 (-12.08%) year-over-year from $1,587 to $1,395. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $225 (-10.56%) year-over-year from $2,128 to $1,904. 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 up by 43.64% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 13.46% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.01% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.33% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.55% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$14.13	$6,490	$3,763 (72.46%)	$764 (750.03%)
1 BR	$15.48	$750	$1,439 (-47.89%)	$805 (-6.79%)
2 BR	$13.50	$1,082	$1,072 (0.96%)	$981 (10.26%)
3 BR	$14.08	$1,395	$1,587 (-12.08%)	$1,448 (-3.63%)
4+ BR	$13.43	$1,904	$2,128 (-10.56%)	$2,131 (-10.67%)

Historical Rents in Polk, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions - Polk Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Polk, IA?

The average monthly rental price for Polk, IA apartments for rent is approximately $1,245. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Polk, IA 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 Polk, IA.

How much is a studio apartment in Polk, IA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $14.13. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Polk.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Polk, IA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $742 and an average price per square feet of $15.48. There are a total of 8 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Polk.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Polk, IA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,020 and an average price per square feet of $13.50. There are a total of 20 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Polk.

How have rent prices in Polk, IA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Polk, IA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.72%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.48%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.12% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Polk, IA?

A reasonable rent price in Polk, IA is around $996/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.