How much does it cost to rent in Clinton, IA?

As of May 2026, the median monthly rent in Clinton, IA is $792. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Clinton cheaper than other Iowa cities?

Clinton is among the more affordable cities in Iowa, ranking #33 out of 34 cities at $792/mo.

When was Clinton rent data last updated?

Clinton rent data reflects May 2026 and was last refreshed on May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · IA

Clinton

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Pop. 24,322·33rd most expensive in Iowa·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US

Median rent (all units)

$792/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

+6.2%

vs US Median

-$1,173

Rising (Monthly)

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Clinton · $792

More affordable than 100% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

16% of income

VERY AFFORDABLE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $792/mo, rent takes about 16% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$32,000/yr

Local median income

$60,230/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Clinton's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$670

1 BR

$720

2 BR

$940

3 BR

$1,150

4 BR+

$1,380

Research median

$940/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost

$9,504/yr

At $792/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +6.2% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Clinton, IA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

24,322

Median income

$60,230

Median age

Renters

30.9%

Age distribution

20.5%

19.3%

24%

14.9%

21.3%

Under 1820.5%

18–3419.3%

35–5424%

55–6414.9%

65+21.3%

Gender

48.9%

51.1%

Male48.9%

Female51.1%

Race & ethnicity

86.3%

White86.3%

Black5.3%

Hispanic4.8%

Asian0.5%

Other3.1%

Education (25+)

36.2%

33.3%

20.8%

No HS diploma9.6%

HS diploma36.2%

Some college33.3%

Bachelor's+20.8%

Housing tenure

69.1%

30.9%

Owner69.1%

Renter30.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Clinton, IA has changed in 5 years

Income

$50,154 → $60,230

up 20.1%

Population

24,651 → 24,322

down 1.3%

Renter share

31.6% → 30.9%

-0.7 pts

Bachelor's+

20% → 20.8%

+0.8 pts

Median age

42.1 → 44

+1.9 yrs

Median household income climbed from $50,154 to $60,230 between 2021 and 2024, a 20.1% shift. Census counts show Clinton, IA losing about 329 residents over the five-year window, down 1.3% on net.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Clinton on your salary?

At $792/mo, how Clinton rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $86,922/yr · Rent = 10.9% income

very comfortable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $61,714/yr · Rent = 15.4% income

very comfortable

Police Officer

Avg $71,088/yr · Rent = 13.4% income

very comfortable

Software Developer

Avg $127,061/yr · Rent = 7.5% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $162,352/yr · Rent = 5.9% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $57,785/yr · Rent = 16.4% income

very comfortable

Truck Driver

Avg $52,173/yr · Rent = 18.2% income

very comfortable

Electrician

Avg $64,308/yr · Rent = 14.8% income

very comfortable

By apartment size

Clinton rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Clinton. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Clinton, IA

Last updated: May 18, 2026

The median rent in Clinton is $792/mo as of May 2026. A studio apartment averages $670/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $940/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $720/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,150/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($60,230/yr), Clinton ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Clinton an affordable city for renters?

Clinton is considered very affordable for renters. At $792/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($60,230/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Clinton falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Clinton?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $32,000/year (~$15/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $792/mo in Clinton. The local median household income is $60,230/yr, meaning the typical Clinton household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Clinton?

Rent in Clinton has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 2026.

How does Clinton rent compare to other cities in Iowa?

Clinton is one of the more affordable cities in Iowa for rent, ranking #33 out of 34 tracked cities at $792/mo.

What percentage of Clinton residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.9% of Clinton households are renters, while 69.1% are owner-occupied. Clinton leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.