Iowa rental market
What is the average rent in Iowa?
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Iowa is $1,200.
Average rent
$1,200
Month-over-month change
+$50
Year-over-year change
+$25
Available rentals
4,656
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $100 to $189,900.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $0 | 33 |
| $500 | 107 |
| $600 | 306 |
| $700 | 517 |
| $800 | 560 |
| $900 | 479 |
| $1,000 | 361 |
| $1,100 | 354 |
| $1,200 | 354 |
| $1,300 | 295 |
| $1,400 | 244 |
| $1,500 | 245 |
| $1,600 | 197 |
| $1,700 | 195 |
| $1,800 | 200 |
| $1,900 | 178 |
| $2,000 | 137 |
| $2,100 | 125 |
| $2,200 | 119 |
| $2,300 | 108 |
| $2,400 | 113 |
| $2,500 | 80 |
| $2,600 | 63 |
| $2,700 | 66 |
| $2,800 | 54 |
| $2,900 | 81 |
| $3,000 | 42 |
| $3,100 | 30 |
| $3,200 | 34 |
| $3,300 | 16 |
| $3,400 | 24 |
| $3,500 | 25 |
| $3,600 | 11 |
| $3,700 | 14 |
| $3,800 | 5 |
| $3,900 | 11 |
| $4,000 | 7 |
| $4,100 | 6 |
| $4,200 | 8 |
| $4,300 | 3 |
| $4,400 | 6 |
| $4,500 | 7 |
| $4,600 | 1 |
| $4,800 | 3 |
| $4,900 | 7 |
| $5,000+ | 10 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $25 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Feb | $1,099 | $1,100 |
| Mar | $1,094 | $1,100 |
| Apr | $1,095 | $1,124 |
| May | $1,095 | $1,140 |
| Jun | $1,095 | $1,134 |
| Jul | $1,100 | $1,160 |
| Aug | $1,146 | $1,149 |
| Sep | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| Oct | $1,174 | $1,200 |
| Nov | $1,170 | No data |
| Dec | $1,134 | 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.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Iowa is 40% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Iowa?
2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Iowa?
3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Iowa?
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8. How has the rent in Iowa changed in the last year?
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10. How many available rentals are there in Iowa?
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