Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 3, 2025

Average rent in
Fort Dodge, IA

Last updated on October 3, 2025

Last updated on October 3, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Fort Dodge, IA is $847. This is -57%, or $1,126, lower than the national average.

$1.11

average price per square foot

Median rent

$847

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

25

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Fort Dodge, IA is $847. This is -57%, or $1,126, lower than the national average.

$1.11

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

33%
56%
12%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250

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 3% 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 $775. A 1-bedroom apartment in Fort Dodge, IA costs about $650 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $787. Houses for rent in Fort Dodge, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,050.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$685

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$800

7%

8%

3 bedroom

$885

22%

18%

Studio

$675

12%

86%

Studio

Average rent

$675

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

86%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$685

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$885

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

18%

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$847
decreased by57%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,395
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fort Dodge, IA is 39% lower than the median rent in Altoona, IA.

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1406 - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

17h ago

7.9

Very good

1406

1406 1st Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

1–2 beds

1 bath

$395–$650

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618 N 16th Street - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

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618 N 16th Street

618 N 16th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

2 beds

1 bath

$580

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516 Central Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.9

Very good

516 Central Ave

516 Central Ave, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

2 beds

1 bath

$650–$1,000

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1324 2nd Ave N - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

7.9

Very good

1324 2nd Ave N

1324 2nd Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

3 beds

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

Moen Apartments 458 - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

8.5

Very good

Moen Apartments 458

458 N 26th Pl, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

2 beds

1 bath

$775

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146 Avenue B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fort Dodge

2 beds

1 bath

$795

House for rent

Westridge Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d 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

Available May 28

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