Council Bluffs, IA rental market
Last updated August 29, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Council Bluffs, IA is $1,306.
$1,306
-$94
-$172
94
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $650 to $2,950.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $600 | 1 |
| $700 | 13 |
| $800 | 8 |
| $900 | 6 |
| $1,000 | 8 |
| $1,100 | 4 |
| $1,200 | 9 |
| $1,300 | 9 |
| $1,400 | 10 |
| $1,500 | 6 |
| $1,600 | 4 |
| $1,700 | 2 |
| $1,800 | 2 |
| $2,000 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 1 |
| $2,300 | 1 |
| $2,400 | 2 |
| $2,700 | 1 |
| $2,800 | 1 |
| $2,900+ | 20 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $172 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $975 | $1,400 |
| Feb | $975 | $1,195 |
| Mar | $1,100 | $1,195 |
| Apr | $1,025 | $1,300 |
| May | $975 | $1,394 |
| Jun | $1,100 | $1,307 |
| Jul | $957 | $1,395 |
| Aug | $1,466 | $1,425 |
| Sep | $1,500 | No data |
| Oct | $1,476 | No data |
| Nov | $1,420 | No data |
| Dec | $1,400 | No data |
Market temperature
The Council Bluffs, IA 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.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Council Bluffs, IA is 38% lower than the national average.
$1,306
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Council Bluffs, IA?
The average rent in Council Bluffs, IA is $1,306.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Council Bluffs, IA?
Houses in Council Bluffs, IA rent between $650 - $2,950 with an average rent of $1,306.
3. How has the rent in Council Bluffs, IA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Council Bluffs, IA decreased by $172
4. How much has the rent in Council Bluffs, IA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Council Bluffs, IA decreased by $94
5. How many available rentals are there in Council Bluffs, IA?
There are currently 94 rentals available in Council Bluffs, IA.
6. How do rent prices in Council Bluffs, IA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Council Bluffs, IA is $1,306 — 37.81% lower the national average of $2,100.