Studio Apartment Rent in Sioux City, IA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Sioux City, Iowa as of October 2026. That's +42% lower than the citywide median of $1,267 and +43% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Sioux City
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 Sioux City
Compare Sioux City'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 | Dubuque | $710 |
| 7 | Newton | $710 |
| 8 | Boone | $720 |
| 9 | Cedar Rapids | $720 |
| 10 | Sioux City (this page) | $740 |
| 11 | Burlington | $750 |
| 12 | Le Claire | $760 |
| 13 | Pella | $760 |
| 14 | Urbandale | $765 |
| 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 | West Des Moines | $1,040 |
| 5 | Altoona | $1,010 |
| 6 | Pleasant Hill | $1,000 |
| 7 | Norwalk | $990 |
| 8 | North Liberty | $950 |
| 9 | Ames | $935 |
| 10 | Grimes | $930 |
| 11 | Des Moines | $909 |
| 12 | Tiffin | $870 |
| 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 Sioux City.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Sioux City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg, SD | 70.7 mi | $890 | +$150 (+20%) |
| Fremont, NE | 71.7 mi | $810 | +$70 (+9%) |
| Bennington, NE | 76.1 mi | $1,230 | +$490 (+66%) |
| Tea, SD | 78.4 mi | $860 | +$120 (+16%) |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 79.8 mi | $781 | +$41 (+6%) |
| Brandon, SD | 80 mi | $780 | +$40 (+5%) |
| Norfolk, NE | 83.2 mi | $650 | $-90 (-12%) |
| Omaha, NE | 85.2 mi | $1,082 | +$342 (+46%) |
| La Vista, NE | 90.1 mi | $1,060 | +$320 (+43%) |
| Council Bluffs, IA | 91.9 mi | $865 | +$125 (+17%) |
| Gretna, NE | 93.8 mi | $1,190 | +$450 (+61%) |
| Papillion, NE | 95.1 mi | $1,160 | +$420 (+57%) |
Studio rent in Sioux City — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Sioux City?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Sioux City, Iowa is $740 per month. This is +42% below the citywide median of $1,267.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Sioux City?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $29,600 ($2,467/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Sioux City expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Sioux City's studio median of $740 is +43% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 5th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Sioux City rank for studio rent in Iowa?
Among the 32 cities in Iowa with studio data, Sioux City ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Sioux City?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Norfolk ($650).