Average rent in Iowa
As of July 2026, the typical rent across Iowa's 14 metro areas is $1,254 per month (+4.8% year over year, weighted by population so large metros count for more).
Figures cover all property types — single-family, condo and apartment — at every bedroom count. The interactive map can break rents down by home type.
Aug 24 – Sep 26
Iowa observed rentForecast (2 months shown free)
| Metro | Average rent | Year over year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, IA | $1,366 | +8.0% | Trends & forecast → |
| Sioux City, IA | $1,332 | +2.0% | Trends & forecast → |
| Des Moines, IA | $1,311 | +2.2% | Trends & forecast → |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $1,283 | +13.6% | Trends & forecast → |
| Dubuque, IA | $1,088 | +3.9% | Trends & forecast → |
| Ames, IA | $1,070 | +3.0% | Trends & forecast → |
| Pella, IA | $1,048 | +1.2% | Trends & forecast → |
| Waterloo, IA | $1,006 | +4.2% | Trends & forecast → |
| Burlington, IA | $997 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| Mason City, IA | $905 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| Clinton, IA | $878 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| Marshalltown, IA | $862 | +1.3% | Trends & forecast → |
| Fort Dodge, IA | $797 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| Fort Madison, IA | $634 | — | Trends & forecast → |
Want the 12-month outlook for a Iowa metro? Open the interactive forecast — history, confidence ranges, and what's driving each prediction.