Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 22, 2026
Average rent in
Boone, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 22, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Boone
$870/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Boone is $870 per month as of October 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,030 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Boone
21
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Boone rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Boone, IA
Average rent prices in Boone have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $775, whereas a house costs $1,472. 1-bedroom apartments in Boone run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $860.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $699 |  20% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $830 | 1% | 19% | |
2 bedroom | $860 | 4% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,597 | 4% | 19% | |
4 bedroom | $1,580 | 19% | - |
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 | $775 | 5% | 4% | |
Houses | $1,472 | 2% | 24% |
Studio
Average rent
$699
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$830
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
19%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$860
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,597
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
19%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,580
Last 30 days
19%
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
$775
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,472
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
24%
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
54%lower than the national median
43%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Boone, IA is 19% lower than the median rent in Altoona, IA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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1%Discover rentals in Boone, IA
2d ago
2003 Cedar St, Boone, IA 50036
1 bed
1 bath
$200–$691
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1202 8th St, Boone, IA 50036
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
5h ago
1003 1003 - 1005 Parkway Drive, Boone, IA 50036
2 beds
1 bath
$835
Price droppedApartment for rent
2d ago
221 Cpl Roger Snedden Dr, Boone, IA 50036
2 beds
1 bath
$835–$850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
823 Doran Dr, Boone, IA 50036
Studio
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
608 Greene St, Boone, IA 50036
1 bed
1 bath
$765
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
815 Story St, Boone, IA 50036
Studio
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
15h ago
680 S Marion St, Boone, IA 50036
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$955–$1,325
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
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Boone
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,895
House for rent
1d ago
2160 Cedar St, Boone, IA 50036
3 beds
1 bath
$1,050
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
$1,895
House for rent
2d ago
680 S Marion St, Boone, IA 50036
3 beds
2 baths
$1,325
House for rent
5h ago
1003 1003 - 1005 Parkway Drive, Boone, IA 50036
2 beds
1 bath
$835
Price droppedApartment for rent
1d ago
1221 S Linn St, Boone, IA 50036
2–3 beds
1 bath
$875–$975
Apartment for rent
1d ago
724 7th St, Boone, IA 50036
2 beds
1 bath
$775
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 $870 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Boone?
Average rent prices in Boone have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Boone rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Boone is 54% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,030 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 $35,000/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).