Last updated on May 25, 2026

Average rent in
Fort Dodge, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Fort Dodge

$850/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fort Dodge is $850 per month as of May 2026. This is 56% below the national average rent, or $1,100 less per month.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fort Dodge

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fort Dodge rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Fort Dodge, IA

Average rent prices in Fort Dodge have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $767, whereas a house costs $937. 1-bedroom apartments in Fort Dodge run $675 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$675

14%

50%

1 bedroom

$675

8%

13%

2 bedroom

$875

3%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,500

16%

27%

4 bedroom

$1,675

10%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$675

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

50%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$675

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

27%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,675

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

12%

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

Median rent price$850
decreased by56%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,301
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fort Dodge, IA is 35% lower than the median rent in Altoona, IA.

Discover rentals in Fort Dodge, IA

436 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

436

436 N 27th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

2 beds

1 bath

$675

Apartment for rent

1420 5th Ave N - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Fort Dodge

House for rent

741 Westridge Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Fort Dodge

House for rent

Westridge Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

4d 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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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 $850 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fort Dodge?

Average rent prices in Fort Dodge have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Fort Dodge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge?

To comfortably afford rent in Fort Dodge, you'd need to earn approximately $34,000/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?

Fort Dodge's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $700 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $910 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of available rentals at 48% of the market, followed by one-bedroom units at 29%.

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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