Studio Apartment Rent in Adel, IA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Adel, Iowa as of August 2026. That's +28% lower than the citywide median of $1,094 and +39% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Adel
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Adel
Compare Adel's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Iowa
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knoxville | $640 |
| 2 | Marion | $640 |
| 3 | Waterloo | $663 |
| 4 | Clinton | $670 |
| 5 | Fort Dodge | $670 |
| 6 | Davenport | $698 |
| 7 | Marshalltown | $700 |
| 8 | Dubuque | $710 |
| 9 | Newton | $710 |
| 10 | Boone | $720 |
| 11 | Cedar Rapids | $720 |
| 12 | Sioux City | $740 |
| 13 | Burlington | $750 |
| 14 | Pella | $760 |
| 15 | Cedar Falls | $770 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Iowa
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ankeny | $1,135 |
| 2 | Johnston | $1,110 |
| 3 | Waukee | $1,090 |
| 4 | Urbandale | $1,045 |
| 5 | West Des Moines | $1,040 |
| 6 | Altoona | $1,010 |
| 7 | Pleasant Hill | $1,000 |
| 8 | Norwalk | $990 |
| 9 | North Liberty | $950 |
| 10 | Ames | $935 |
| 11 | Grimes | $930 |
| 12 | Des Moines | $909 |
| 13 | Council Bluffs | $865 |
| 14 | Iowa City | $853 |
| 15 | Indianola | $830 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Adel.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Adel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waukee, IA | 11.7 mi | $1,090 | +$300 (+38%) |
| Grimes, IA | 17.6 mi | $930 | +$140 (+18%) |
| West Des Moines, IA | 19 mi | $1,040 | +$250 (+32%) |
| Urbandale, IA | 19.3 mi | $1,045 | +$255 (+32%) |
| Johnston, IA | 23.3 mi | $1,110 | +$320 (+41%) |
| Norwalk, IA | 25.7 mi | $990 | +$200 (+25%) |
| Des Moines, IA | 28 mi | $909 | +$119 (+15%) |
| Ankeny, IA | 31.6 mi | $1,135 | +$345 (+44%) |
| Boone, IA | 35 mi | $720 | $-70 (-9%) |
| Indianola, IA | 36.9 mi | $830 | +$40 (+5%) |
| Pleasant Hill, IA | 38.3 mi | $1,000 | +$210 (+27%) |
| Altoona, IA | 40.3 mi | $1,010 | +$220 (+28%) |
Studio rent in Adel — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Adel?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Adel, Iowa is $790 per month. This is +28% below the citywide median of $1,094.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Adel?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $31,600 ($2,633/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Adel expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Adel's studio median of $790 is +39% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 9th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Adel rank for studio rent in Iowa?
Among the 33 cities in Iowa with studio data, Adel ranks #16 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Adel?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Boone ($720).