ZIP Code · IA

ZIP 52722

Part of Bettendorf, IA

Pop. 41,264·Scott County·11th most expensive ZIP in Iowa

Median rent (all units)

$1,451/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.1%

Month-over-Month

-0.2%

vs US Median

-$481

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

Be the first to discuss 52722 rents ↓

Most AffordableMost Expensive

ZIP 52722 · $1,451

More affordable than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

Rent check

Is your rent fair?

Compare your rent to the local median.

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$980

1 BR

$1,110

2 BR

$1,370

3 BR

$1,800

4 BR+

$2,180

Research median

$1,370/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

Loading…

Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 52722 is 0.2% below its high of $1,454 in August 2026, at $1,451 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Iowa

Rent in ZIP 52722 changed +5.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 45 Iowa ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.3%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($101,546) is $2,539 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,180).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 52807, 3 miles away, rents for 48% less ($758/mo), about $8,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 52722. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$17,412/yr

At $1,451/mo median

Location

CityBettendorf

StateIA

CountyScott County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (5.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.1% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 52722 (Bettendorf, IA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 51.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

41,264

Median income

$101,546

Median age

40.9

Renters

24.2%

Age distribution

26%

16%

27.8%

18.7%

Under 1826%

18–3416%

35–5427.8%

55–6411.6%

65+18.7%

Gender

48.3%

51.7%

Male48.3%

Female51.7%

Race & ethnicity

82.1%

White82.1%

Black2.6%

Hispanic5.5%

Asian6.8%

Other3.1%

Education (25+)

17.4%

27.5%

51.1%

No HS diploma4%

HS diploma17.4%

Some college27.5%

Bachelor's+51.1%

Housing tenure

75.8%

24.2%

Owner75.8%

Renter24.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 52722 in Bettendorf, IA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,171 → $1,451

up 23.9%

Income

$90,810 → $101,546

up 11.8%

Population

40,097 → 41,264

up 2.9%

Renter share

24.1% → 24.2%

+0.1 pts

Bachelor's+

51.5% → 51.1%

-0.4 pts

Median age

39.2 → 40.9

+1.7 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 52722 in Bettendorf, IA has shifted from $1,171 to $1,451, up 23.9% since 2022. Census figures show median household income at $101,546 today, compared with $90,810 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 52722 in Bettendorf, IA adding about 1,167 residents over the five-year window, up 2.9% on net. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

Community

Discussions about ZIP 52722

No discussions yet. Start the conversation.

Local insights

Tips for renters in ZIP 52722

About renting in ZIP 52722

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 52722 covers Bettendorf, IA. The median rent here is $1,451/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($101,546/yr), ZIP 52722 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 52722?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (about $28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,451/mo in ZIP 52722. The local median household income is $101,546/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 52722?

Rent in ZIP 52722 has risen 5.1% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.2% below its high of $1,454 in August 2026.

How does ZIP 52722 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 52722 is one of the pricier among Iowa ZIP codes for rent, ranking #11 of 54 at $1,451/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 52722 changed +5.1%, against a typical +4.3% across the 45 Iowa ZIP codes Zillow tracks.