Studio Apartment Rent in Tiffin, IA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Tiffin, Iowa as of July 2026. That's +53% lower than the citywide median of $1,864 and +33% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Tiffin
Compare Tiffin'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 | $1,000 |
| 8 | Norwalk | $990 |
| 9 | North Liberty | $950 |
| 10 | Ames | $935 |
| 11 | Grimes | $930 |
| 12 | Des Moines | $909 |
| 13 | Tiffin (this page) | $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 Tiffin.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Tiffin |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Liberty, IA | 5.2 mi | $950 | +$80 (+9%) |
| Coralville, IA | 5.6 mi | $790 | $-80 (-9%) |
| Iowa City, IA | 10.9 mi | $853 | $-17 (-2%) |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 18.5 mi | $720 | $-150 (-17%) |
| Marion, IA | 26.1 mi | $640 | $-230 (-26%) |
| Waterloo, IA | 68.9 mi | $663 | $-207 (-24%) |
| Burlington, IA | 69.7 mi | $750 | $-120 (-14%) |
| Davenport, IA | 75.6 mi | $698 | $-172 (-20%) |
| Rock Island, IL | 77.6 mi | $680 | $-190 (-22%) |
| Cedar Falls, IA | 79.8 mi | $770 | $-100 (-11%) |
| Moline, IL | 83.1 mi | $700 | $-170 (-20%) |
| Bettendorf, IA | 83.7 mi | $830 | $-40 (-5%) |
Studio rent in Tiffin — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Tiffin?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Tiffin, Iowa is $870 per month. This is +53% below the citywide median of $1,864.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Tiffin?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $34,800 ($2,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Tiffin expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Tiffin's studio median of $870 is +33% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 15th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Tiffin rank for studio rent in Iowa?
Among the 32 cities in Iowa with studio data, Tiffin ranks #20 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Tiffin?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Coralville ($790), Iowa City ($853), Cedar Rapids ($720).