Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Council Bluffs, IA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 17.6% of gross income.
Council Bluffs rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Iowa state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Iowa cities have lower median rent than Council Bluffs, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Council Bluffs, IA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Council Bluffs, IA?
Median rent in Council Bluffs is $1,348 a month. A typical physical therapist in Iowa earns about $91,733 a year, which makes that rent 17.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Council Bluffs?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Iowa (~$91,733/yr) supports up to $2,293 a month in rent. Council Bluffs's current median rent is $1,348/mo, which leaves a $945/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Council Bluffs?
At an hourly equivalent of about $44 an hour, a physical therapist in Iowa works roughly 30.6 hours a month to cover Council Bluffs's median rent of $1,348.
Where is rent cheaper than Council Bluffs for a physical therapist?
Nearby Iowa cities with lower median rent include Cedar Falls ($1,347/mo), West Des Moines ($1,346/mo), Pleasant Hill ($1,346/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.