Last updated on August 3, 2026

Average rent in
Glenwood, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Glenwood

$1,181/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Glenwood is $1,181 per month as of August 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $759 less per month.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Glenwood

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Glenwood rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Glenwood, IA

Average rent prices in Glenwood have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 Glenwood, IA

Rent prices in Glenwood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Glenwood is $1,181, whereas a house costs $1,497. 1-bedroom apartments in Glenwood run $875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,181.

Listings

Studio

$695

No Change

5%

1 bedroom

$950

1%

-

2 bedroom

$1,500

3%

66%

3 bedroom

$1,549

2%

12%

4 bedroom

$1,650

54%

-

Studio

Average rent

$695

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

66%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,549

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

54%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Glenwood, 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.

Discover rentals in Glenwood, IA

Burr Oaks Place - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Burr Oaks Place

306 N Grove St, Glenwood, IA 51534

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,181–$1,435

Apartment for rent

105 N Elm St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Glenwood

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,700

House for rent

Available Jul 16

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Frequently asked questions for Glenwood, IA

Quick answers to common questions about the Glenwood rental market.

How much is rent in Glenwood?

The average rent in Glenwood is $1,181 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Glenwood?

Average rent prices in Glenwood have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Glenwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Glenwood is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $759 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Glenwood?

To comfortably afford rent in Glenwood, you'd need to earn approximately $47,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Glenwood?

Based on our current listings, Glenwood welcomes pets with 120% of rental apartments accommodating animal companions. With about 5 listings available monthly, you'll find pet-friendly options across the market.

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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