Studio Apartment Rent in Pleasant Hill, IA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Pleasant Hill, Iowa as of July 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $1,346 and +22% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Pleasant Hill
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 Pleasant Hill
Compare Pleasant Hill'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 | Fort Dodge | $670 |
| 5 | Davenport | $698 |
| 6 | Marshalltown | $700 |
| 7 | Dubuque | $710 |
| 8 | Newton | $710 |
| 9 | Boone | $720 |
| 10 | Cedar Rapids | $720 |
| 11 | Sioux City | $740 |
| 12 | Burlington | $750 |
| 13 | Pella | $760 |
| 14 | Cedar Falls | $770 |
| 15 | Coralville | $790 |
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 (this page) | $1,000 |
| 8 | Norwalk | $990 |
| 9 | North Liberty | $950 |
| 10 | Ames | $935 |
| 11 | Grimes | $930 |
| 12 | Des Moines | $909 |
| 13 | Tiffin | $870 |
| 14 | Council Bluffs | $865 |
| 15 | Iowa City | $853 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Pleasant Hill.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Pleasant Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona, IA | 4.5 mi | $1,010 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Des Moines, IA | 10.3 mi | $909 | $-91 (-9%) |
| Ankeny, IA | 12.4 mi | $1,135 | +$135 (+14%) |
| Johnston, IA | 17.3 mi | $1,110 | +$110 (+11%) |
| Norwalk, IA | 17.5 mi | $990 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Indianola, IA | 18.6 mi | $830 | $-170 (-17%) |
| Urbandale, IA | 19.3 mi | $1,045 | +$45 (+5%) |
| West Des Moines, IA | 19.7 mi | $1,040 | +$40 (+4%) |
| Grimes, IA | 23.2 mi | $930 | $-70 (-7%) |
| Waukee, IA | 26.7 mi | $1,090 | +$90 (+9%) |
| Newton, IA | 32.5 mi | $710 | $-290 (-29%) |
| Ames, IA | 33 mi | $935 | $-65 (-6%) |
Studio rent in Pleasant Hill — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Pleasant Hill?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Pleasant Hill, Iowa is $1,000 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $1,346.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Pleasant Hill?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $40,000 ($3,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Pleasant Hill expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Pleasant Hill's studio median of $1,000 is +22% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 27th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Pleasant Hill rank for studio rent in Iowa?
Among the 32 cities in Iowa with studio data, Pleasant Hill ranks #26 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Pleasant Hill?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Des Moines ($909), Norwalk ($990), Indianola ($830).