Last updated on May 23, 2026

Average rent in
Clive, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Clive

$1,475/mo

increased by36%

vs previous year

The average rent in Clive is $1,475 per month as of May 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $474 less per month.

$1.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Clive

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Clive rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 Clive, IA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Clive, IA

Average rent prices in Clive have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 36% 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 $2,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Clive run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,675.

Listings

Studio

$895

No Change

3%

1 bedroom

$1,124

4%

31%

2 bedroom

$1,600

8%

48%

3 bedroom

$1,945

5%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,795

4%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,124

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

31%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

48%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,945

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

17%

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$1,475
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,507
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Clive, IA is 2% lower than the median rent in Altoona, IA.

Discover rentals in Clive, IA

9517 University Ave #20 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Clive

1BR/1.0BA

9517 University Ave #20, Clive, IA 50325

1 bed

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

2bed 1 bath Unit in quiet Clive location - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

6.6

Good

2bed 1 bath Unit in quiet Clive location

1645 Nw 84th St, Clive, IA 50325

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

1269 Nw 90th St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Clive

Apartment for rent

10540 Juan Calle #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Clive

10540 Juan Calle Street - 1

10540 Juan Calle #1, Clive, IA 50325

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,295

House for rent

Available Jun 1

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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 $1,475 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Clive?

Average rent prices in Clive have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 36% since last year.

How does Clive rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Clive is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $474 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.

When is the best time of year to rent in Clive?

The median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Clive, IA is $975, while a 2-bedroom apartment has a median rent of $1,272.

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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