Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 21, 2026
Average rent in
Creston, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Creston
$850/mo
42%vs previous year
The average rent in Creston is $850 per month as of June 2026. This is 56% below the national average rent, or $1,100 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Creston
8
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Creston rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Creston, IA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Creston, IA
Average rent prices in Creston have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 42% 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
Creston, IA
Rent prices in Creston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Creston is $985, whereas a house costs $1,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Creston run $999 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $900 | 7% | 45% | |
1 bedroom | $850 | 2% | - | |
2 bedroom | $850 | No Change | - |
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 Creston, IA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $985 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,250 |  12% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
45%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
No Change
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 Creston, IA.
Apartments
Average rent
$985
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
12%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Creston, 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 Creston, IA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Creston and Baxter by all bedroom counts and property types.
Creston
56%lower than the national median
38%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Creston, IA is 30% lower than the median rent in Baxter, IA.
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Discover rentals in Creston, IA
4d ago
House for rent in Creston
402 1/2 S Elm St #1, Creston, IA 50801
2 beds
1 bath
$900
House for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
711 W Adams St, Creston, IA 50801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Creston
209 N Maple St, Creston, IA 50801
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
120 Manor Drive, Creston, IA 50801
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$900–$1,142
Apartment for rent
3d ago
425 425 NY Ave, Creston, IA 50801
1 bed
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
3d ago
100 S Peterson St, Creston, IA 50801
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$985–$1,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
120 Manor Drive, Creston, IA 50801
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$900–$1,142
Apartment for rent
1d ago
711 W Adams St, Creston, IA 50801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$1,350
Apartment for rent
3d ago
425 425 NY Ave, Creston, IA 50801
1 bed
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Creston
402 1/2 S Elm St #1, Creston, IA 50801
2 beds
1 bath
$900
House for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
Verified
120 Manor Drive, Creston, IA 50801
2 beds
2 baths
$1,142
Apartment for rent
1d ago
711 W Adams St, Creston, IA 50801
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$1,350
Apartment for rent
3d ago
425 425 NY Ave, Creston, IA 50801
1 bed
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Creston, IA
Quick answers to common questions about the Creston rental market.
How much is rent in Creston?
The average rent in Creston is $850 per month as of June 20, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Creston?
Average rent prices in Creston have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 42% since last year.
How does Creston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Creston is 56% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,100 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Creston?
To comfortably afford rent in Creston, you'd need to earn approximately $34,000/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).