Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Average rent in
Boone, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Boone
$795/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Boone is $795 per month as of September 2026. This is 58% below the national average rent, or $1,105 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Boone
26
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Boone rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Boone, IA
Average rent prices in Boone have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Boone, IA
Rent prices in Boone vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Boone is $725, whereas a house costs $1,425. 1-bedroom apartments in Boone run $660 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $795.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $699 | No Change |  45% | |
1 bedroom | $653 | 3% | 16% | |
2 bedroom | $827 | 4% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,295 | 1% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $1,400 | 1% | 14% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Boone, IA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $725 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,425 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$699
Last year
45%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$653
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$827
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Boone, IA.
Apartments
Average rent
$725
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Boone, IA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Boone, IA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Boone and Altoona by all bedroom counts and property types.
Boone
58%lower than the national median
43%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Boone, IA is 27% lower than the median rent in Altoona, IA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,089
33%$977
8%$1,400
4%$995
17%$925
10%$932
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10%$1,019
4%$1,445
3%$1,431
7%$1,800
7%$1,350
2%Discover rentals in Boone, IA
5d+ ago
2003 Cedar St, Boone, IA 50036
1 bed
1 bath
$200–$791
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
415 Boone St, Boone, IA 50036
1 bed
1 bath
$380
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1202 8th St, Boone, IA 50036
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
4d ago
115 1st St, Boone, IA 50036
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Boone
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,895
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Boone
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,895
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Boone
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,800
House for rent
1d ago
812 Keeler St, Boone, IA 50036
1 bed
1 bath
$865–$925
Apartment for rent
1d ago
680 S Marion St, Boone, IA 50036
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$925–$1,295
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Boone
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,895
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Boone
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,895
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Boone
1428 Story St #NA, Boone, IA 50036
4 beds
3 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Sep 15
4d ago
2160 Cedar St, Boone, IA 50036
3 beds
1 bath
$1,045
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Boone
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,800
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Boone
1428 Story St #NA, Boone, IA 50036
4 beds
3 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Sep 15
1d ago
723 Wood St, Boone, IA 50036
3 beds
2 baths
$1,225
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2160 Cedar St, Boone, IA 50036
3 beds
1 bath
$1,045
Apartment for rent
1d ago
717 Wood St, Boone, IA 50036
3 beds
2 baths
$1,225
Apartment for rent
3d ago
532 5th St, Boone, IA 50036
1 bed
1 bath
$595
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1221 S Linn St, Boone, IA 50036
2–3 beds
1 bath
$875–$975
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Boone, IA
Quick answers to common questions about the Boone rental market.
How much is rent in Boone?
The average rent in Boone is $795 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Boone?
Average rent prices in Boone have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Boone rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Boone is 58% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,105 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Boone?
To comfortably afford rent in Boone, you'd need to earn approximately $32,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Boone?
July offers the lowest rents in Boone, running about 14% below August prices, which sees the highest rent of the year.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).