4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Tiffin, IA
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Tiffin, Iowa as of July 2026. That's +6% higher than the citywide median of $1,864 and +22% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,530.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in Iowa
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knoxville | $1,250 |
| 2 | Marshalltown | $1,260 |
| 3 | Newton | $1,290 |
| 4 | Boone | $1,330 |
| 5 | Indianola | $1,430 |
| 6 | Sioux City | $1,430 |
| 7 | Burlington | $1,450 |
| 8 | Pella | $1,470 |
| 9 | Fort Dodge | $1,480 |
| 10 | Des Moines | $1,559 |
| 11 | Davenport | $1,562 |
| 12 | Marion | $1,580 |
| 13 | Grimes | $1,590 |
| 14 | Council Bluffs | $1,625 |
| 15 | Waterloo | $1,630 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Iowa
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Liberty | $2,150 |
| 2 | Tiffin (this page) | $1,980 |
| 3 | Iowa City | $1,950 |
| 4 | Ankeny | $1,945 |
| 5 | Johnston | $1,900 |
| 6 | Ames | $1,890 |
| 7 | Cedar Falls | $1,880 |
| 8 | Waukee | $1,870 |
| 9 | Bettendorf | $1,860 |
| 10 | Coralville | $1,800 |
| 11 | Urbandale | $1,790 |
| 12 | West Des Moines | $1,785 |
| 13 | Cedar Rapids | $1,745 |
| 14 | Altoona | $1,740 |
| 15 | Pleasant Hill | $1,710 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Tiffin.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Tiffin |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Liberty, IA | 5.2 mi | $2,150 | +$170 (+9%) |
| Coralville, IA | 5.6 mi | $1,800 | $-180 (-9%) |
| Iowa City, IA | 10.9 mi | $1,950 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 18.5 mi | $1,745 | $-235 (-12%) |
| Marion, IA | 26.1 mi | $1,580 | $-400 (-20%) |
| Waterloo, IA | 68.9 mi | $1,630 | $-350 (-18%) |
| Burlington, IA | 69.7 mi | $1,450 | $-530 (-27%) |
| Davenport, IA | 75.6 mi | $1,562 | $-418 (-21%) |
| Rock Island, IL | 77.6 mi | $1,520 | $-460 (-23%) |
| Cedar Falls, IA | 79.8 mi | $1,880 | $-100 (-5%) |
| Moline, IL | 83.1 mi | $1,560 | $-420 (-21%) |
| Bettendorf, IA | 83.7 mi | $1,860 | $-120 (-6%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Tiffin — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Tiffin?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Tiffin, Iowa is $1,980 per month. This is +6% higher than the citywide median of $1,864.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Tiffin?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $79,200 ($6,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $38.08/hour at a full-time job.
Is Tiffin expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Tiffin's 4+ bedroom median of $1,980 is +22% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,530. It ranks in the 28th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Tiffin rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Iowa?
Among the 32 cities in Iowa with 4+ bedroom data, Tiffin ranks #31 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Tiffin?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Coralville ($1,800), Iowa City ($1,950), Cedar Rapids ($1,745).