Average Rent in Council Bluffs, IA
1 apartment buildings, 11 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Council Bluffs, IAAvg Rent
$1,661/mo
median $1,495
market average
Cheapest
$1,255/mo
Broadmoor at River's Edge
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1
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Units
11
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Council Bluffs, IA Rent Prices
All 1 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broadmoor at River's Edge 4141 Rivers Edge Pkwy, Council Bluffs, IA 51501, USA | $1,255 | $1,661 | $1.86/ft² | 4.7 (69) | 11 |
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Council Bluffs, IA neighborhoods
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Council Bluffs, IA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Council Bluffs, IA is $1,661 per month, based on 11 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,255 at Broadmoor at River's Edge to $2,475 at Broadmoor at River's Edge.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,297/mo | $1,255/mo | 3 |
| 1 Bed | $1,444/mo | $1,350/mo | 4 |
| 2 Bed | $2,153/mo | $1,900/mo | 4 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Council Bluffs, IA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Council Bluffs, IA averages $1,444/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,153/mo. At the local median household income of $64,092, that works out to 31% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Council Bluffs, IA at $980/mo. The current tracked market average runs 69% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Council Bluffs, IA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Council Bluffs, IA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$66,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,661/mo.
Comfortable income
$80,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,255/mo), you need to earn at least $50,000/year.
Median household income in Council Bluffs, IA is $64,092 , about 20% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Council Bluffs, IA
Overall prices in Council Bluffs, IA runs below the national average by about 8% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 92.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Council Bluffs, IA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,661 |
| Utilities | $375 |
| Groceries | $521 |
| Transportation | $895 |
| Healthcare | $436 |
| Other goods and services | $698 |
| Estimated total | $4,587/mo |
Population
62,564
Median household income
$64,092
Census median rent
$980/mo
Census rent burden
27.8%
Median age
39.0
Mean commute
19 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Iowa
How Council Bluffs, IA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Council Bluffs, IA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Des Moines, IA | $1,532 | -8% | +0.1% | 16 |
| Ankeny, IA | $1,329 | -20% | +1.2% | 14 |
| Des Moines, IA | $1,235 | -26% | -1.2% | 14 |
| Ames, IA | $1,244 | -25% | +10.9% | 12 |
| Sioux City, IA | $1,036 | -38% | -1% | 8 |
| Waterloo, IA | $1,096 | -34% | -0.5% | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Council Bluffs, IA?
The average rent in Council Bluffs, IA is $1,661 per month, based on 11 units across 1 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Council Bluffs, IA?
The median asking rent in Council Bluffs, IA is $1,495 per month, computed from 11 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,661/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Council Bluffs, IA?
The lowest available rent in Council Bluffs, IA starts at $1,255 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Council Bluffs, IA?
1-bedroom apartments in Council Bluffs, IA average $1,444/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,350/mo across 4 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Council Bluffs, IA?
2-bedroom apartments in Council Bluffs, IA average $2,153/mo. Units start from $1,900/mo across 4 units currently listed.
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