The Iowa rental market
Iowa tracks median rent across 33 cities, ranging from Boone at $770/mo to North Liberty at $1,692/mo. The state average of $1,202/mo runs about 39% below the national median of $1,962/mo.
Across Iowa cities, rents are rising, changing an average of +6.2% over the past year. 1 of 35 tracked cities are priced above the national median, while 34 fall below it. The largest rental markets are Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport.
Iowa rent questions
What is the average rent in Iowa?
The average median rent across 33 tracked cities in Iowa is $1,202/mo, about 39% below the national median of $1,962/mo.
Which Iowa city has the highest rent?
North Liberty has the highest median rent in Iowa at $1,692/mo.
Which Iowa city has the most affordable rent?
Boone is the most affordable tracked city in Iowa, with a median rent of $770/mo.
Are rents rising or falling in Iowa?
Across Iowa cities, median rents are rising, changing an average of +6.2% over the past year.
How does Iowa rent compare to the rest of the country?
1 of 35 tracked Iowa cities have a median rent above the national median of $1,962/mo, and 34 fall below it.
What are the largest rental markets in Iowa?
By population, the largest rental markets in Iowa are Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport. Each has its own rent data, trends, and ZIP-level breakdowns on RentDataNow.