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Iowa

Average Rent

$1,089

Rent Comparison

-33.3% Lower

than national average

Population

3.21 Million

in 2022

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

$1,250

Population

984,568

# of Rentals

2,482

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Des Moines Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,115

Population

743,031

# of Rentals

1,404

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Davenport Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,065

Population

377,730

# of Rentals

362

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Cedar Rapids Metro Area

Average Rent

$902

Population

275,493

# of Rentals

192

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Iowa City Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,354

Population

181,250

# of Rentals

248

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Waterloo-Cedar Falls Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,040

Population

167,781

# of Rentals

79

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Sioux City Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,083

Population

143,727

# of Rentals

146

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Ames Metro Area

Average Rent

$1,054

Population

127,040

# of Rentals

267

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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.