Last updated on October 6, 2026

Average rent in
Clive, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Clive

$1,470/mo

increased by48%

vs previous year

The average rent in Clive is $1,470 per month as of October 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $430 less per month.

$1.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Clive

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Clive rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Clive, IA

Average rent prices in Clive have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 48% 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 Clive, IA

Rent prices in Clive vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Clive is $1,175, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Clive run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,445.

Listings

Studio

$855

1%

12%

1 bedroom

$1,149

3%

33%

2 bedroom

$1,399

5%

20%

3 bedroom

$1,995

3%

8%

4 bedroom

$2,300

2%

30%

Studio

Average rent

$855

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,149

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

33%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,399

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

30%

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

Compare median rent prices in Clive and Altoona by all bedroom counts and property types.

Clive

Median rent price$1,470
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,089
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Clive, IA is 35% higher than the median rent in Altoona, IA.

Discover rentals in Clive, IA

9523 University Ave #6 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Clive

1645 Nw 84th St #11 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Clive

2 beds

1 bath

$950

1548 Nw 81st St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Clive

1548 NW 81st St - 1

1548 Nw 81st St #1, Clive, IA 50325

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

1691 Nw 85th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Clive

1691 NW 85th St - Apt 2 - 1

1691 Nw 85th St #2, Clive, IA 50325

2 beds

1 bath

$1,445

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Frequently asked questions for Clive, IA

Quick answers to common questions about the Clive rental market.

How much is rent in Clive?

The average rent in Clive is $1,470 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Clive?

Average rent prices in Clive have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 48% since last year.

How does Clive rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Clive is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $430 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Clive?

To comfortably afford rent in Clive, you'd need to earn approximately $59,000/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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