Iowa rental market

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Last updated August 23, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Iowa is $1,150.

Average rent

$1,150

Month-over-month change

$0

Year-over-year change

-$9

Available rentals

3,582

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $100 to $49,900.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$029
$500153
$600277
$700460
$800412
$900402
$1,000255
$1,100292
$1,200303
$1,300237
$1,400208
$1,500174
$1,600158
$1,700172
$1,800135
$1,900137
$2,00090
$2,100106
$2,20083
$2,30068
$2,40079
$2,50050
$2,60018
$2,70027
$2,80020
$2,90040
$3,00015
$3,1006
$3,20010
$3,3006
$3,4009
$3,5007
$3,6002
$3,7001
$3,8001
$3,9005
$4,0002
$4,5001
$4,6001
$4,7001
$4,8001
$4,9002
$5,000+8

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $9 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,100$1,100
Feb$1,100$1,099
Mar$1,095$1,094
Apr$1,100$1,095
May$1,070$1,095
Jun$1,095$1,095
Jul$1,111$1,100
Aug$1,145$1,146
Sep$1,150No data
Oct$1,175No data
Nov$1,195No data
Dec$1,125No data

Market temperature

The Iowa 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 Iowa is 45% lower than the national average.

Iowavs.

$1,150

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Iowa?

The average rent in Iowa is $1,150.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Iowa?

Houses in Iowa rent between $100 - $49,900 with an average rent of $1,150.

3. How has the rent in Iowa changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Iowa decreased by $9

4. How much has the rent in Iowa increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Iowa did not change.

5. How many available rentals are there in Iowa?

There are currently 3,582 rentals available in Iowa.

6. How do rent prices in Iowa compare with the national average?

The average rent in Iowa is $1,150 — 45.24% lower the national average of $2,100.