Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Average rent in
Council Bluffs, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Council Bluffs, IA rent slipped 4.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,125/month. Renters today are paying $103 less per month on average than last year, though month to month rent increased by 1.6%.
Compared to national trends
Council Bluffs sits 42.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in the Midwest.
Price ranges
Studios in Council Bluffs rent for $675/month, 1-bedrooms for $965/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,172/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,552/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,195/month. This range reflects the variation renters face by bedroom count in the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Council Bluffs
$1,125/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Council Bluffs is $1,125 per month as of June 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $825 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Council Bluffs
74
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,060, whereas a house costs $1,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Council Bluffs run $980 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $675 | 8% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $965 |  4% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,172 | 3% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,552 | No Change | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,195 | 4% | 1% |
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 | $1,060 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $750 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,495 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$675
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$965
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,172
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,552
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
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
$1,060
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
1%
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
42%lower than the national median
37%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Council Bluffs, IA is 9% lower than the median rent in Bellevue, NE.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,235
19%$1,830
26%$1,401
52%$1,052
$1,100
4%$1,390
13%$1,196
35%$1,105
$1,250
3%$1,695
4%$1,335
190%$1,205
32%Cost of living in Council Bluffs, IA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
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 |
Discover rentals in Council Bluffs, IA
1d ago
10 N 31st St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Council Bluffs
2 beds
1 bath
$795
House for rent
5d+ ago
223 Morgan St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
1d ago
305 N 6th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Council Bluffs
1120 S 34th St #8, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
2 beds
2 baths
$2,950
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Council Bluffs
1120 S 34th St #2, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
2 beds
2 baths
$2,950
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 29
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Council Bluffs
1120 S 34th St #17, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
2 beds
2 baths
$2,950
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 5
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Council Bluffs
1120 S 34th St #20, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
2 beds
2 baths
$2,950
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 4
1h ago
4807 Council Pointe Rd, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$885–$1,390
Apartment for rent
1d ago
136 Bennett Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
3h ago
2704 E Kanesville Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,025–$1,555
Apartment for rent
10h ago
32 Dillman Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$1,350
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
2704 E Kanesville Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,025–$1,555
Apartment for rent
15h ago
525 S 7th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Studio
1 bath
$715
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Council Bluffs
649 The Heights,Parkwild Dr #3E9, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
2 beds
2 baths
$1,090
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 10
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Council Bluffs
649 The Heights,Parkwild Dr #2D11, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
2 beds
2 baths
$1,090
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 10
1h ago
4807 Council Pointe Rd, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
2 beds
1 bath
$1,345–$1,390
Apartment for rent
10h ago
32 Dillman Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,125–$1,350
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
806 N 34th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
1 bed
1 bath
$830
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Apartment for rent in Council Bluffs
714 Mynster Street2 #2, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
1 bed
1 bath
$875
$825
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 21
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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 $1,125 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Council Bluffs?
Average rent prices in Council Bluffs have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Council Bluffs rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Council Bluffs is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $825 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 $45,000/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?
Council Bluffs averaged around $1,000 per month for one-bedroom apartments and around $1,400 for two-bedroom units in 2025. Two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of the rental market at 51% of available listings, while one-bedroom units account for 28% of inventory.
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).