Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 19, 2025

Average rent in
Fort Dodge, IA

Last updated on November 19, 2025

Last updated on November 19, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Fort Dodge, IA is $890. This is -54%, or $1,030, lower than the national average.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Median rent

$890

increased by14%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

22

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Fort Dodge, IA is $890. This is -54%, or $1,030, lower than the national average.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

27%
58%
13%
2%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

62%
38%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Fort Dodge, IA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Fort Dodge, IA have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 14% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Fort Dodge, IA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Fort Dodge, IA is $837. A 1-bedroom apartment in Fort Dodge, IA costs about $650 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $850. Houses for rent in Fort Dodge, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $925.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$615

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$837

4%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,297

103%

152%

Studio

$675

22%

102%

Studio

Average rent

$675

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

102%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$615

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$837

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,297

Last 30 days

103%

Last year

152%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fort Dodge, 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.

Compare rent prices in Fort Dodge, IA to other cities

Median rent prices in Fort Dodge, IA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Altoona, IA.

Fort Dodge

Median rent price$890
decreased by54%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,075
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fort Dodge, IA is 17% lower than the median rent in Altoona, IA.

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1324 2nd Ave N - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

7.9

Very good

1324 2nd Ave N

1324 2nd Avenue North, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

1–3 beds

1 bath

$450–$695

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516 Central Ave - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8.3

Very good

516 Central Ave

516 Central Avenue, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

2 beds

1 bath

$650–$1,000

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2736 4th Ave North - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.3

Very good

2736 4th Ave North

2736 4th Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

913 3rd Ave North - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

Apartment for rent in Fort Dodge

913 3rd Ave North

913 3rd Avenue North, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

The Carnegie - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

The Carnegie

605 1st Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Price drop

Apartment for rent

-520/522 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

-520/522

520/522 South 12th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

Westridge Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Westridge Townhomes

258 Avenue M W, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

2–3 beds

1 bath

$800–$950

Apartment for rent

Westridge Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

9.9

Excellent

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Westridge Townhomes

258 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 Avenue M West, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

2–3 beds

1 bath

$800–$950

Apartment for rent

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