Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 28, 2026
Average rent in
Clear Lake, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Clear Lake
$1,000/mo
17%vs previous year
The average rent in Clear Lake is $1,000 per month as of August 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $925 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Clear Lake
8
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 increased by 30% over the last month and have decreased by 17% 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 $917, whereas a house costs $1,391. 1-bedroom apartments in Clear Lake run $700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $875.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,333 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $695 | 7% |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $865 | 9% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,595 | No Change | 34% |
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 | $917 | 13% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,391 | 17% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,333
1 bedroom
Average rent
$695
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$865
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
34%
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
$917
Last 30 days
13%
Houses
Average rent
$1,391
Last 30 days
17%
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
48%lower than the national median
51%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Clear Lake, IA is 5% higher than the median rent in Ames, IA.
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Discover rentals in Clear Lake, IA
5d+ ago
2302 14th Ave N, Clear Lake, IA 50428
2 beds
1 bath
$810
Apartment for rent
6h ago
House for rent in Clear Lake
203 N 15th St, Clear Lake, IA 50428
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
$900
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Clear Lake
1106 Emerald Cove Drive, Clear Lake, IA 50428, Clear Lake, IA 50401
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Clear Lake
1106 Emerald Cove Drive, Clear Lake, IA 50428, Clear Lake, IA 50401
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Clear Lake
1105 Emerald Cove Drive, Clear Lake, IA 50428, Clear Lake, IA 50401
3 beds
2 baths
$2,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Clear Lake
1101 Emerald Cove Drive, Clear Lake, Iowa 50428, Clear Lake, IA 50401
3 beds
3 baths
$2,900
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
6h ago
House for rent in Clear Lake
203 N 15th St, Clear Lake, IA 50428
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
$900
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Clear Lake
1105 Emerald Cove Drive, Clear Lake, IA 50428, Clear Lake, IA 50401
3 beds
2 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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Clear Lake
1101 Emerald Cove Drive, Clear Lake, Iowa 50428, Clear Lake, IA 50401
3 beds
3 baths
$2,900
Apartment for rent
6h ago
House for rent in Clear Lake
203 N 15th St, Clear Lake, IA 50428
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
$900
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 1
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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 $1,000 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Clear Lake?
Average rent prices in Clear Lake have increased by 30% over the last month and have decreased by 17% since last year.
How does Clear Lake rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Clear Lake is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $925 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 $40,000/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).