Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 6, 2026
Average rent in
Hiawatha, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Hiawatha
$837/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Hiawatha is $837 per month as of September 2026. This is 56% below the national average rent, or $1,062 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Hiawatha
8
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Hiawatha rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Hiawatha, IA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Hiawatha, IA
Average rent prices in Hiawatha have increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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
Hiawatha, IA
Rent prices in Hiawatha vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hiawatha is $837, whereas a house costs $1,547. 1-bedroom apartments in Hiawatha run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $865.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,075 | No Change | 35% | |
1 bedroom | $750 | No Change | 37% | |
2 bedroom | $865 | 1% | 22% | |
3 bedroom | $1,950 | No Change | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $2,300 | No Change |  27% |
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 Hiawatha, IA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $837 | 12% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,312 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,547 | 25% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,075
Last year
35%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
37%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$865
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
22%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
27%
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 Hiawatha, IA.
Apartments
Average rent
$837
Last 30 days
12%
Condos
Average rent
$1,312
Houses
Average rent
$1,547
Last 30 days
25%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Hiawatha, 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 Hiawatha, IA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Hiawatha and Cedar Falls by all bedroom counts and property types.
Hiawatha
56%lower than the national median
37%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Hiawatha, IA is 30% lower than the median rent in Cedar Falls, IA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,190
1%$1,200
14%$1,097
6%$1,225
9%$1,025
72%$895
46%$995
$1,043
19%$1,100
26%$980
6%$1,950
18%$850
1%Discover rentals in Hiawatha, IA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hiawatha
74 Northwood Dr #2, Hiawatha, IA 52233
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Hiawatha
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
285 Robins Rd, Hiawatha, IA 52233
2 beds
1 bath
$865
Apartment for rent
1d ago
419 Cimarron Dr, Hiawatha, IA 52233
3 beds
2 baths
$2,650
Apartment for rent
3d ago
875 Edgewood Rd, Hiawatha, IA 52233
2 beds
1 bath
$1,185
Apartment for rent
2d ago
255 Robins Rd, Hiawatha, IA 52233
Studio
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Hiawatha
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
2d ago
255 Robins Rd, Hiawatha, IA 52233
Studio
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Hiawatha
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
285 Robins Rd, Hiawatha, IA 52233
2 beds
1 bath
$865
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
59 E Clark St, Hiawatha, IA 52233
1–2 beds
1 bath
$700–$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
59 E Clark St, Hiawatha, IA 52233
1–2 beds
1 bath
$700–$850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Hiawatha
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
1d ago
419 Cimarron Dr, Hiawatha, IA 52233
3 beds
2 baths
$2,650
Apartment for rent
3d ago
875 Edgewood Rd, Hiawatha, IA 52233
2 beds
1 bath
$1,185
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Hiawatha
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Hiawatha
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
285 Robins Rd, Hiawatha, IA 52233
2 beds
1 bath
$865
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hiawatha
74 Northwood Dr #2, Hiawatha, IA 52233
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
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Frequently asked questions for Hiawatha, IA
Quick answers to common questions about the Hiawatha rental market.
How much is rent in Hiawatha?
The average rent in Hiawatha is $837 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Hiawatha?
Average rent prices in Hiawatha have increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.
How does Hiawatha rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Hiawatha is 56% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,062 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Hiawatha?
To comfortably afford rent in Hiawatha, you'd need to earn approximately $34,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).