Last updated on August 22, 2026

Average rent in
Clive, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Clive

$2,225/mo

increased by128%

vs previous year

The average rent in Clive is $2,225 per month as of August 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.

$1.44

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Clive

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Clive rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Clive, IA

Average rent prices in Clive have increased by 36% over the last month and have increased by 128% 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 $1,372, whereas a house costs $2,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Clive run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,675.

Listings

Studio

$815

5%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,259

5%

46%

2 bedroom

$1,250

4%

26%

3 bedroom

$1,800

1%

20%

4 bedroom

$2,522

9%

20%

Studio

Average rent

$815

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,259

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

46%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

26%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,522

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

20%

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$2,225
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,079
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Clive, IA is 106% higher than the median rent in Altoona, IA.

Discover rentals in Clive, IA

9533 University Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Condo for rent in Clive

Condo for rent

9523 University Ave #6 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Condo for rent in Clive

Condo for rent

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

2d ago

6.8

Good

2bed 1 bath Unit in quiet Clive location

1645 Nw 84th St, Clive, IA 50325

2 beds

1 bath

$950–$975

Apartment for rent

9513 University Ave #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Clive

Condo for rent

Available Sep 11

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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 $2,225 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Clive?

Average rent prices in Clive have increased by 36% over the last month and have increased by 128% since last year.

How does Clive rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Clive is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Clive?

To comfortably afford rent in Clive, you'd need to earn approximately $89,000/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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