Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 28, 2026
Average rent in
Fort Dodge, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Fort Dodge
$950/mo
19%vs previous year
The average rent in Fort Dodge is $950 per month as of August 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $975 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fort Dodge
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Fort Dodge rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Fort Dodge, IA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Fort Dodge, IA
Average rent prices in Fort Dodge have increased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 19% 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 $1,097. 1-bedroom apartments in Fort Dodge run $675 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $970.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $675 |  25% | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $662 | 7% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $982 | 12% | 16% | |
3 bedroom | $885 | 12% | 26% |
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 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,097 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$675
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$662
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$982
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
16%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$885
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
26%
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
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,097
Last 30 days
6%
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
51%lower than the national median
44%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fort Dodge, IA is 12% lower than the median rent in Altoona, IA.
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Discover rentals in Fort Dodge, IA
18h ago
723 7th Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
1–3 beds
1 bath
$650–$875
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Fort Dodge
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 31
3h ago
913 3rd Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fort Dodge
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
3d ago
2905 Dodger Dr, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fort Dodge
2 beds
1 bath
$1,375
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 12
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Fort Dodge
454 N 27th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
1–2 beds
1 bath
$875–$970
Apartment for rent
3h ago
913 3rd Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
23h ago
1238 5th Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
1 bed
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1227 1st Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2905 Dodger Dr, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,725
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
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
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Fort Dodge
1 bed
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 13
4d ago
House for rent in Fort Dodge
2614 19th Ave N #NA, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
3 beds
2 baths
$1,400
House for rent
Available Aug 24
3h ago
913 3rd Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
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
3h ago
913 3rd Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
3h ago
1527 3rd Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
3 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
23h ago
1238 5th Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
1 bed
1 bath
$675
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 $950 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fort Dodge?
Average rent prices in Fort Dodge have increased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 19% since last year.
How does Fort Dodge rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fort Dodge is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $975 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 $38,000/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).