Last updated July 14, 2026
Average Rent in Iowa (2026)
Average rent across Iowa is $1,399/mo as of July 2026, based on 690 units tracked daily across 26 cities and 110 apartment communities. Rents are down $3 (0.3%) compared to 30 days ago. Prices range from $640 to $9,873.
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Iowa Rent by City
Cities ranked by tracked inventory depth, biggest first. Prices are refreshed daily.
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | $1,258 | -$81 | 133 | $640 |
| West Des Moines | $1,680 | +$527 | 115 | $981 |
| Iowa City | $1,486 | +$254 | 91 | $650 |
| Waterloo | $1,597 | +$436 | 85 | $652 |
| Ankeny | $1,556 | -$32 | 74 | $908 |
| Ames | $1,173 | -$80 | 43 | $725 |
| Davenport | $1,072 | +$158 | 42 | $710 |
| Cedar Falls | $1,131 | +$45 | 30 | $795 |
| Sioux City | $1,068 | +$92 | 30 | $750 |
| Cedar Rapids | $1,029 | +$256 | 12 | $835 |
| Council Bluffs | $1,826 | -- | 8 | $1,370 |
| Boone | $1,203 | +$123 | 4 | $925 |
| Corydon | $935 | +$140 | 3 | $795 |
| Marshalltown | $1,220 | +$148 | 3 | $1,145 |
| Dubuque | $868 | -$44 | 2 | $775 |
| Grinnell | $1,025 | -- | 2 | $1,025 |
| Madrid | $1,048 | +$155 | 2 | $950 |
| Newton | $1,353 | +$355 | 2 | $1,295 |
| Pella | $1,490 | +$345 | 2 | $1,490 |
| Altoona | $1,245 | +$35 | 1 | $1,245 |
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Which Iowa Cities Are Getting Cheaper?
30-day percent change in asking rent across Iowa cities. Green bars dropped, red bars rose. Showing the 15 biggest movers.
The Highest-Earning Apartment Buildings in Iowa
Across the 23 Iowa buildings we can estimate, rental revenue totals about $3.7M per month ($44M a year). Estimates come from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity; click a building for the full methodology.
| Building | City | Est. Monthly Revenue | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Westwinds Real Estate | Iowa City, IA | $741K/mo | 89% | 672 |
| 2.Arabella Apartments | Cedar Falls, IA | $480K/mo | 99% | 276 |
| 3.Cascades at Jordan Creek | West Des Moines, IA | $368K/mo | 93% | 267 |
| 4.Cityville Apartments | Des Moines, IA | $324K/mo | 87% | 282 |
| 5.Level | Des Moines, IA | $273K/mo | 94% | 144 |
| 6.Art Bloc | Waterloo, IA | $241K/mo | 90% | 174 |
| 7.Grand Crossing Condos | Waterloo, IA | $229K/mo | 97% | 162 |
| 8.Crystal Ridge Apartments | Davenport, IA | $136K/mo | 94% | 126 |
| 9.Crescent Lofts | Davenport, IA | $110K/mo | 96% | 102 |
| 10.Pointe West Apartment Homes | West Des Moines, IA | $106K/mo | 88% | 120 |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials.
Rent by Bedroom Type
Average rent in Iowa broken down by apartment size. Only bedroom buckets with 100+ tracked units are shown so every row is backed by meaningful sample size.
| Type | Avg Rent | From | Up To | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1,260 | $650 | $6,775 | 233 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,508 | $750 | $9,873 | 253 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,588 | $925 | $4,221 | 101 |
2 bedroom buckets hidden with fewer than 100 tracked units.
Iowa Rent Trend Over Time
Average rent trend across all tracked Iowa apartments.
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What is the average rent in Iowa?
The average rent in Iowa is $1,399 per month as of July 2026, based on 690 units tracked across 26 cities.
Which Iowa city has the cheapest rent?
Winterset has the lowest average rent in Iowa at $1,220 per month, with units starting from $1,220.
Are rents going up or down in Iowa?
Rents in Iowa have decreased by $3 (0.3%) over the last 30 days.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Iowa?
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Iowa is $1,260 per month, with 233 units available.
What is the most expensive city in Iowa?
Des Moines is the most expensive city in Iowa with an average rent of $1,258 per month.
How many apartments are available in Iowa?
We track 690 individual units across 110 apartment communities in 26 Iowa cities. Prices are updated daily.
What is the average rent for a studio in Iowa?
Studio data is currently being collected.
How often are Iowa rent prices updated?
We refresh real asking prices every morning. All Iowa rent data is updated daily, giving you the most current pricing available.