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Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Council Bluffs, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Council Bluffs rent stands today
Council Bluffs, IA rent rose 4.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,250/month. Renters today are paying $48 more per month on average than last year, with rents holding steady month to month after a recent low in April 2026.
Compared to national trends
Council Bluffs is 34.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making its $1,250/month median rent accessible for renters seeking value in the Midwest. The city offers a modest total rental inventory of 92 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Council Bluffs rent for $675/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,025/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,395/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,550/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,672/month. These figures show the range renters can expect across bedroom sizes in the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Council Bluffs
$1,250/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Council Bluffs is $1,250 per month as of September 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Council Bluffs
92
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Council Bluffs rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Council Bluffs, IA
Average rent prices in Council Bluffs have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% 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
Council Bluffs, IA
Rent prices in Council Bluffs vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Council Bluffs is $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Council Bluffs run $980 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $675 | 7% |  16% | |
1 bedroom | $1,025 | 10% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $1,395 | 5% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $1,550 | 2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $1,672 | 5% | 32% |
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 Council Bluffs, IA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,250 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $950 | 11% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,395 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$675
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,672
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
32%
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 Council Bluffs, IA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Council Bluffs, 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 Council Bluffs, IA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Council Bluffs and Bellevue by all bedroom counts and property types.
Council Bluffs
34%lower than the national median
33%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Council Bluffs, IA is 2% lower than the median rent in Bellevue, NE.
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Cost of living in Council Bluffs, IA
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Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 6% lower |
| Groceries | 1% lower |
| Health | No difference |
| Housing | 20% lower |
| Transportation | 12% lower |
| Utilities | 14% lower |
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2d ago
715 W Washington Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
1–2 beds
1 bath
$695–$795
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Council Bluffs
831 3rd Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
2 beds
1 bath
$700
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23h ago
Apartment for rent in Council Bluffs
629 Franklin Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
2 beds
1 bath
$825
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5h ago
806 N 34th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
1–2 beds
1 bath
$855–$1,125
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4d ago
Verified
151 S 34th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$2,150
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5h ago
806 N 34th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
1–2 beds
1 bath
$855–$1,125
Apartment for rent
2d ago
136 Bennett Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,400
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4d ago
Verified
151 S 34th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$2,150
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Apartment for rent in Council Bluffs
726 16th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
21h ago
1106 Marshall Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
1–2 beds
1 bath
$895–$1,095
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2400 S 19th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
2 beds
2 baths
$927
Apartment for rent
1d ago
124/132 Harrison ST, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
130 Nicholas St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
1 bed
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
5h ago
806 N 34th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
1 bed
1 bath
$855
Apartment for rent
2d ago
136 Bennett Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
3 beds
2 baths
$1,400
Apartment for rent
2d ago
621 S Main St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
2 beds
2 baths
$1,400
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
151 S 34th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$2,150
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Council Bluffs, IA
Quick answers to common questions about the Council Bluffs rental market.
How much is rent in Council Bluffs?
The average rent in Council Bluffs is $1,250 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Council Bluffs?
Average rent prices in Council Bluffs have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Council Bluffs rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Council Bluffs is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Council Bluffs?
To comfortably afford rent in Council Bluffs, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Council Bluffs?
January offers the lowest rents in Council Bluffs, with approximately 18% savings compared to July, which sees the highest prices. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for budget-conscious renters.
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).