Last updated on July 7, 2026

Average rent in
Clive, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Clive

$1,622/mo

increased by61%

vs previous year

The average rent in Clive is $1,622 per month as of July 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $327 less per month.

$1.25

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Clive

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Clive rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%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 61% 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 $1,225, whereas a house costs $2,410. 1-bedroom apartments in Clive run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,675.

Listings

Studio

$855

1%

12%

1 bedroom

$1,100

4%

30%

2 bedroom

$1,700

1%

32%

3 bedroom

$1,997

1%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,500

1%

31%

Studio

Average rent

$855

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

30%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

32%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,997

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

31%

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$1,622
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,077
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Clive, IA is 51% higher than the median rent in Altoona, IA.

Discover rentals in Clive, IA

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

5d+ ago

6.8

Good

2bed 1 bath Unit in quiet Clive location

1645 Nw 84th St, Clive, IA 50325

2 beds

1 bath

$950–$995

Apartment for rent

9523 University Ave #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Clive

Condo for rent

1465-1467 NW 81st Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.2

Very good

1465-1467 NW 81st Street

1465 Nw 81st St, Clive, IA 50325

3 beds

2 baths

$1,595

Apartment for rent

18203 Alpine Dr - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

House for rent in Clive

House for rent

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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 $1,622 per month as of July 4, 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 61% since last year.

How does Clive rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Clive is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $327 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 $65,000/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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