Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Eldridge, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Eldridge

$1,174/mo

increased by45%

vs previous year

The average rent in Eldridge is $1,174 per month as of August 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $765 less per month.

$1.38

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Eldridge

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Eldridge rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 Eldridge, IA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Eldridge, IA

Average rent prices in Eldridge have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 45% 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 Eldridge, IA

Rent prices in Eldridge vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Eldridge is $895, whereas a house costs $1,525. 1-bedroom apartments in Eldridge run $725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $895.

Listings

Studio

$695

-

-

1 bedroom

$700

4%

-

2 bedroom

$895

3%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,507

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$1,795

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$695

1 bedroom

Average rent

$700

Last 30 days

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,507

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

The table above reflects average rent prices in Eldridge, 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 Eldridge, IA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Eldridge and Bettendorf by all bedroom counts and property types.

Eldridge

Median rent price$1,174
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Eldridge, IA is 2% lower than the median rent in Bettendorf, IA.

Discover rentals in Eldridge, IA

718 w donahue st - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

718 w donahue st

728 W Donahue St, Eldridge, IA 52748

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Eldridge, IA

Quick answers to common questions about the Eldridge rental market.

How much is rent in Eldridge?

The average rent in Eldridge is $1,174 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Eldridge?

Average rent prices in Eldridge have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 45% since last year.

How does Eldridge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Eldridge is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $765 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Eldridge?

To comfortably afford rent in Eldridge, you'd need to earn approximately $47,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Eldridge?

Based on our current listings, Eldridge welcomes pet owners with 80% of rental apartments accommodating pets. With about 5 listings available monthly, this works out to roughly 4 pet-friendly options each 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).

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