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Best Places to Rent

Iowa

Average Rent

$1,103

1.4% YoY

Rent Comparison

-32.2% Lower

than national average

Population

3.21 Million

The state of Iowa is comprised of 8 metropolitan areas with a total population of 3,213,568. Explore Iowa’s metro areas and compare key metrics.

Omaha Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,276

Population

984,568

# of Rentals

2,340

Des Moines Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,194

Population

743,031

# of Rentals

1,390

Davenport Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,104

Population

377,730

# of Rentals

381

Cedar Rapids Metro Area

Average Rent

$863

Population

275,493

# of Rentals

279

Iowa City Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,281

Population

181,250

# of Rentals

159

Waterloo-Cedar Falls Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,028

Population

167,781

# of Rentals

57

Sioux City Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,097

Population

143,727

# of Rentals

147

Ames Metro Area

Average Rent

$969

Population

127,040

# of Rentals

209

Average Rent is calculated by averaging the monthly rent of 1 bedroom apartments.

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This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.