Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 13, 2026
Average rent in
Fort Dodge, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 13, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Fort Dodge
$895/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Fort Dodge is $895 per month as of October 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,005 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fort Dodge
32
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Fort Dodge rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Fort Dodge, IA
Average rent prices in Fort Dodge have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 13% 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
Fort Dodge, IA
Rent prices in Fort Dodge vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fort Dodge is $875, whereas a house costs $925. 1-bedroom apartments in Fort Dodge run $685 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $919.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $675 |  7% | 17% | |
1 bedroom | $685 | No Change | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $919 | 5% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $1,000 | 9% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $1,367 | 3% | - |
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 Fort Dodge, IA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $875 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $925 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$675
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$685
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$919
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,367
Last 30 days
3%
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 Fort Dodge, IA.
Apartments
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
4%
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.
How does rent in Fort Dodge, IA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Fort Dodge and Altoona by all bedroom counts and property types.
Fort Dodge
53%lower than the national median
43%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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14h ago
446 N 26th Pl, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
14h ago
433 N 27th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
818 N 7th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
812 N 7th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
13h ago
2905 Dodger Dr, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$925–$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fort Dodge
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,310
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 12
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fort Dodge
1 bed
1 bath
$990
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 3
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fort Dodge
1 bed
1 bath
$925
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 13
7h ago
21 N 14th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
1 bed
1 bath
$665
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
13h ago
2905 Dodger Dr, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$925–$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
14h ago
1020 Central Ave, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$525–$575
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
14h ago
414 N 9th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
1 bed
1 bath
$695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
258 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 Avenue M West, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
2–3 beds
1 bath
$875–$1,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available May 28
14h ago
1020 Central Ave, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$525–$575
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
810 S 17th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
2 beds
1 bath
$919
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
913 3rd Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$675–$795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
258 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 Avenue M West, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
2–3 beds
1 bath
$875–$1,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available May 28
14h ago
1020 Central Ave, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$525–$575
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
14h ago
433 N 27th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
913 3rd Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Fort Dodge, IA
Quick answers to common questions about the Fort Dodge rental market.
How much is rent in Fort Dodge?
The average rent in Fort Dodge is $895 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fort Dodge?
Average rent prices in Fort Dodge have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.
How does Fort Dodge rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fort Dodge is 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,005 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Fort Dodge?
To comfortably afford rent in Fort Dodge, you'd need to earn approximately $36,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Fort Dodge?
February offers the lowest rents in Fort Dodge, with approximately a 15% difference compared to September's peak prices. Looking at our July 2026 numbers, timing your search for February could save you money compared to the fall rental season.
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).