Iowa rental market
Last updated August 29, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Iowa is $1,150.
$1,150
+$5
+$13
3,623
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $100 to $49,900.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 29 |
| $500 | 162 |
| $600 | 281 |
| $700 | 474 |
| $800 | 421 |
| $900 | 390 |
| $1,000 | 249 |
| $1,100 | 311 |
| $1,200 | 310 |
| $1,300 | 240 |
| $1,400 | 210 |
| $1,500 | 172 |
| $1,600 | 172 |
| $1,700 | 161 |
| $1,800 | 133 |
| $1,900 | 134 |
| $2,000 | 91 |
| $2,100 | 81 |
| $2,200 | 89 |
| $2,300 | 71 |
| $2,400 | 77 |
| $2,500 | 59 |
| $2,600 | 24 |
| $2,700 | 23 |
| $2,800 | 14 |
| $2,900 | 41 |
| $3,000 | 15 |
| $3,100 | 6 |
| $3,200 | 12 |
| $3,300 | 6 |
| $3,400 | 7 |
| $3,500 | 5 |
| $3,700 | 2 |
| $3,800 | 1 |
| $3,900 | 3 |
| $4,000 | 1 |
| $4,400 | 1 |
| $4,500 | 2 |
| $4,600 | 1 |
| $4,700 | 1 |
| $4,800 | 1 |
| $4,900 | 2 |
| $5,000+ | 7 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $13 compared to the previous year.
| 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 | $1,150 | No data |
| Oct | $1,175 | No data |
| Nov | $1,195 | No data |
| Dec | $1,125 | No 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.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Iowa is 45% lower than the national average.
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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 increased by $13
4. How much has the rent in Iowa increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Iowa increased by $5
5. How many available rentals are there in Iowa?
There are currently 3,623 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.