49221 rental market

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Last updated August 31, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in 49221 is $1,199.

Average rent

$1,199

Month-over-month change

-$151

Year-over-year change

+$4

Available rentals

76

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $500 to $3,600.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$5002
$6001
$7002
$8009
$9005
$1,0007
$1,1006
$1,2001
$1,3003
$1,4003
$1,5006
$1,7001
$1,8003
$1,9002
$2,3001
$2,4001
$2,6003
$2,7003
$3,3005
$3,4005
$3,5001
$3,600+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $4 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$1,400$1,169
Feb$1,040$1,199
Mar$1,085$1,100
Apr$1,055$1,100
May$1,100$1,100
Jun$950$1,075
Jul$1,200$1,526
Aug$1,050$1,350
Sep$1,195No data
Oct$1,350No data
Nov$1,435No data
Dec$1,200No data

Market temperature

The 49221 rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in 49221 is 40% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in 49221?

The average rent in 49221 is $1,199.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in 49221?

The average rent for a studio apartment in 49221 is $850 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in 49221?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in 49221 is $895 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in 49221?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in 49221 is $1,199 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in 49221?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in 49221 is $1,800 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in 49221?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in 49221 is $2,900 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in 49221?

Houses in 49221 rent between $500 - $3,600 with an average rent of $1,199.

8. How has the rent in 49221 changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in 49221 increased by $4

9. How much has the rent in 49221 increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in 49221 decreased by $151

10. How many available rentals are there in 49221?

There are currently 76 rentals available in 49221.

11. How do rent prices in 49221 compare with the national average?

The average rent in 49221 is $1,199 — 40.05% lower the national average of $2,000.

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