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Last updated on May 29, 2026
Average rent in
Clear Lake, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 29, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Clear Lake
$1,155/mo
34%vs previous year
The average rent in Clear Lake is $1,155 per month as of May 2026. This is 41% below the national average rent, or $795 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Clear Lake
9
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Clear Lake rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Clear Lake, IA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Clear Lake, IA
Average rent prices in Clear Lake have decreased by 19% over the last month and have increased by 34% 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
Clear Lake, IA
Rent prices in Clear Lake vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Clear Lake is $1,260, whereas a house costs $1,175. 1-bedroom apartments in Clear Lake run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $895.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $795 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $700 | 1% |  14% | |
2 bedroom | $1,350 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,695 | 18% | 79% | |
4 bedroom | $1,950 | 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 Clear Lake, IA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,260 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,175 | 62% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$795
1 bedroom
Average rent
$700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
79%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
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 Clear Lake, IA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,260
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
62%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Clear Lake, 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 Clear Lake, IA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Clear Lake and Ames by all bedroom counts and property types.
Clear Lake
41%lower than the national median
50%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Clear Lake, IA is 18% higher than the median rent in Ames, IA.
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Discover rentals in Clear Lake, IA
2d ago
2302 14th Ave N, Clear Lake, IA 50428
2 beds
1 bath
$890
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1402 N 24th St, Clear Lake, IA 50428
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Clear Lake
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,050
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Clear Lake
1111 Emerald Cv, Clear Lake, IA 50428
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Clear Lake
1103 Emerald Cv, Clear Lake, IA 50428
3 beds
3 baths
$2,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Clear Lake
1102 Emerald Cove Drive, Clear Lake, IA 50428, Clear Lake, IA 50401
3 beds
3 baths
$2,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Clear Lake
1111 Emerald Cv, Clear Lake, IA 50428
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1402 N 24th St, Clear Lake, IA 50428
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2102 14th Ave N, Clear Lake, IA 50428
1–2 beds
1 bath
$815–$1,260
Apartment for rent
2d ago
104 S 8th St, Clear Lake, IA 50428
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Clear Lake, IA
Quick answers to common questions about the Clear Lake rental market.
How much is rent in Clear Lake?
The average rent in Clear Lake is $1,155 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Clear Lake?
Average rent prices in Clear Lake have decreased by 19% over the last month and have increased by 34% since last year.
How does Clear Lake rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Clear Lake is 41% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $795 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Clear Lake?
To comfortably afford rent in Clear Lake, you'd need to earn approximately $46,000/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).