Last updated on October 22, 2026

Average rent in
Bussey, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Bussey

$950/mo

increased by52%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bussey is $950 per month as of October 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $950 less per month.

$1.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bussey

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bussey rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Bussey, IA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Bussey, IA

Average rent prices in Bussey have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 52% 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 Bussey, IA

Rent prices in Bussey vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bussey is $985, whereas a house costs $1,342. 1-bedroom apartments in Bussey run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $937.

Listings

Studio

$660

-

14%

1 bedroom

$795

4%

36%

2 bedroom

$970

No Change

47%

3 bedroom

$1,342

-

9%

4 bedroom

$2,750

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$660

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$795

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

36%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$970

Last year

47%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,342

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bussey, 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 Bussey, IA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Bussey and Baxter by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bussey

Median rent price$950
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,179
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bussey, IA is 19% lower than the median rent in Baxter, IA.

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Frequently asked questions for Bussey, IA

Quick answers to common questions about the Bussey rental market.

How much is rent in Bussey?

The average rent in Bussey is $950 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bussey?

Average rent prices in Bussey have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 52% since last year.

How does Bussey rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bussey is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bussey?

To comfortably afford rent in Bussey, you'd need to earn approximately $38,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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