1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Tiffin, IA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Tiffin, Iowa as of July 2026. That's +47% lower than the citywide median of $1,864 and +30% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Tiffin
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Tiffin
Compare Tiffin's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Iowa
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Dodge | $670 |
| 2 | Newton | $710 |
| 3 | Marion | $720 |
| 4 | Boone | $730 |
| 5 | Marshalltown | $730 |
| 6 | Knoxville | $740 |
| 7 | Waterloo | $740 |
| 8 | Dubuque | $750 |
| 9 | Cedar Rapids | $808 |
| 10 | Davenport | $822 |
| 11 | Burlington | $830 |
| 12 | Cedar Falls | $850 |
| 13 | Sioux City | $850 |
| 14 | Pella | $870 |
| 15 | Coralville | $890 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Iowa
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ankeny | $1,210 |
| 2 | Johnston | $1,180 |
| 3 | Waukee | $1,160 |
| 4 | West Des Moines | $1,110 |
| 5 | Urbandale | $1,110 |
| 6 | Altoona | $1,080 |
| 7 | North Liberty | $1,070 |
| 8 | Pleasant Hill | $1,060 |
| 9 | Norwalk | $1,050 |
| 10 | Ames | $1,015 |
| 11 | Grimes | $990 |
| 12 | Tiffin (this page) | $980 |
| 13 | Bettendorf | $980 |
| 14 | Des Moines | $970 |
| 15 | Iowa City | $967 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Tiffin.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Tiffin |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Liberty, IA | 5.2 mi | $1,070 | +$90 (+9%) |
| Coralville, IA | 5.6 mi | $890 | $-90 (-9%) |
| Iowa City, IA | 10.9 mi | $967 | $-13 (-1%) |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 18.5 mi | $808 | $-172 (-18%) |
| Marion, IA | 26.1 mi | $720 | $-260 (-27%) |
| Waterloo, IA | 68.9 mi | $740 | $-240 (-24%) |
| Burlington, IA | 69.7 mi | $830 | $-150 (-15%) |
| Davenport, IA | 75.6 mi | $822 | $-158 (-16%) |
| Rock Island, IL | 77.6 mi | $800 | $-180 (-18%) |
| Cedar Falls, IA | 79.8 mi | $850 | $-130 (-13%) |
| Moline, IL | 83.1 mi | $820 | $-160 (-16%) |
| Bettendorf, IA | 83.7 mi | $980 | — |
1-Bedroom rent in Tiffin — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Tiffin?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Tiffin, Iowa is $980 per month. This is +47% below the citywide median of $1,864.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Tiffin?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $39,200 ($3,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.85/hour at a full-time job.
Is Tiffin expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Tiffin's 1-bedroom median of $980 is +30% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 19th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Tiffin rank for 1-bedroom rent in Iowa?
Among the 32 cities in Iowa with 1-bedroom data, Tiffin ranks #21 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Tiffin?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Coralville ($890), Iowa City ($967), Cedar Rapids ($808).