Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
Council Bluffs, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Council Bluffs, IA rent slipped 7.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,150/month. Renters today are paying $132 less per month on average than last year as the market continues to cool from its 2024 peak of $1,400/month.
Compared to national trends
Council Bluffs sits 40.4% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, offering a lower-cost rental market with 69 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Council Bluffs rent for about $685/month, 1-bedrooms around $950/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,150/month. Houses command a higher median rent of $1,450/month compared to apartments at $1,100/month, with apartments making up 76.8% of total rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Council Bluffs
$1,150/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Council Bluffs is $1,150 per month as of July 2026. This is 40% below the national average rent, or $780 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Council Bluffs
69
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Council Bluffs run $890 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,329.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $685 |  7% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $950 | 1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,150 | 3% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,497 | 1% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $2,195 | No Change | 9% |
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 | $1,100 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $925 | 24% | - | |
Houses | $1,450 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$685
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,497
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last year
9%
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
$1,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
24%
Houses
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
5%
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
40%lower than the national median
36%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Council Bluffs, IA is 7% 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 |
Discover rentals in Council Bluffs, IA
9h ago
10 N 31st St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
1–2 beds
1 bath
$725–$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Council Bluffs
2 beds
1 bath
$795
House for rent
3d ago
305 N 6th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2400 S 19th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
2 beds
2 baths
$927
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Council Bluffs
1120 S 34th St #10, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
2 beds
2 baths
$2,950
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 15
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
13h ago
806 N 34th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
2 beds
1 bath
$990–$1,135
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
136 Bennett Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
18h ago
510 Bluff St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200–$1,250
Apartment for rent
18h ago
2704 E Kanesville Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,025–$1,724
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2400 S 19th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
2 beds
2 baths
$927
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1106 Marshall Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
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 Jul 22
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 Jul 22
5d+ ago
136 Bennett Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
4h ago
224 S 8th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Studio
1 bath
$615
Apartment for rent
9h ago
10 N 31st St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
18h ago
4807 Council Pointe Rd, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
2 beds
1 bath
$1,445
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 $1,150 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Council Bluffs?
Average rent prices in Council Bluffs have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
How does Council Bluffs rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Council Bluffs is 40% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $780 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 $46,000/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Council Bluffs average around $970/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,410/month.
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).