Average Rent in Iowa by City and ZIP (2026)

Across 66 Iowa ZIP codes with data, typical asking rent runs from $758 to $2,967, with a statewide median of $1,225. Data as of September 2026.

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Iowa cities with rent data

CityMedian rentRangeZIP codes
Des Moines$1,113$913 to $1,26110
Davenport$1,052$758 to $1,3176
Cedar Rapids$1,306$1,108 to $1,6015
Iowa City$1,625$1,619 to $1,9393
Waterloo$880$861 to $1,0143

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