Rent by ZIP code in Sioux City
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51108 | Woodbury County | $1,449 | +3% |
| 51106 | Woodbury County | $1,413 | 0% |
| 51104 | Woodbury County | $1,292 | -9% |
Rent by bedroom count in Sioux City
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Woodbury County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for. Woodbury County uses Small Area FMRs, and the two bedroom figure runs from $1,160 to $1,490 depending on the Sioux City ZIP code.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $831 | +4.4% |
| 1 bedroom | $965 | +4.3% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,194 | +3.5% |
| 3 bedroom | $1,447 | +4.4% |
| 4 bedroom | $1,618 | +5.9% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Sioux City?
Typical rent across Woodbury County is $1,268 as of August 2026. That is up 4.1% from a year earlier.
| Year | Typical rent, Woodbury County | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,115 | |
| 2024 | $1,193 | +7.0% |
| 2025 | $1,227 | +2.9% |
| 2026 (through August) | $1,268 | +3.3% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Sioux City rent questions
- What is the average rent in Sioux City, IA?
- Typical asking rent in Sioux City is $1,413 a month as of August 2026, across 3 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,292 to $1,449.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Sioux City?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Woodbury County is $1,194 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $965 and a three bedroom is $1,447. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Sioux City?
- Rent is rising. Typical rent in Woodbury County is $1,268 as of August 2026, up 4.1% from a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Sioux City?
- ZIP 51104 has the lowest typical asking rent in Sioux City at $1,292 a month, compared with $1,413 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Sioux City?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Sioux City rent of $1,413, that is about $4,239 a month, or $50,868 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Sioux City sits in the Sioux City, IA-NE-SD metro area.