Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 22, 2026
Average rent in
Hiawatha, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 22, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Hiawatha
$875/mo
17%vs previous year
The average rent in Hiawatha is $875 per month as of July 2026. This is 55% below the national average rent, or $1,070 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Hiawatha
19
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Hiawatha rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Hiawatha, IA
Average rent prices in Hiawatha have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 17% 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 $800, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Hiawatha run $735 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $865.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $425 | No Change |  43% | |
1 bedroom | $1,042 | 1% | 45% | |
2 bedroom | $925 | 31% | 41% | |
3 bedroom | $1,850 | 20% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | No Change | 10% |
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 | $800 | 12% | No Change | |
Condos | $900 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,500 | 25% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$425
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
43%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,042
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
45%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
31%
Last year
41%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
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
$800
Last 30 days
12%
Condos
Average rent
$900
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
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
55%lower than the national median
38%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Hiawatha, IA is 27% lower than the median rent in Cedar Falls, IA.
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5%$1,037
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$850
7%$825
8%$900
15%$1,650
2%$850
20%Discover rentals in Hiawatha, IA
5d+ ago
419 Cimarron Dr, Hiawatha, IA 52233
3 beds
2 baths
$2,650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
255 Robins Rd, Hiawatha, IA 52233
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,550
Apartment for rent
5h ago
285 Robins Rd, Hiawatha, IA 52233
1–2 beds
1 bath
$750–$865
Apartment for rent
1d ago
255 Robins Rd, Hiawatha, IA 52233
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,550
Apartment for rent
3d ago
59 E Clark St, Hiawatha, IA 52233
1–2 beds
1 bath
$700–$850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
59 E Clark St, Hiawatha, IA 52233
1–2 beds
1 bath
$700–$850
Apartment for rent
5h ago
285 Robins Rd, Hiawatha, IA 52233
1–2 beds
1 bath
$750–$865
Apartment for rent
9h ago
875 Edgewood Rd, Hiawatha, IA 52233
2 beds
1 bath
$1,185
Apartment for rent
4d ago
20 N 10th Ave, Hiawatha, IA 52233
1 bed
1 bath
$555–$565
Apartment for rent
3d ago
59 E Clark St, Hiawatha, IA 52233
1–2 beds
1 bath
$700–$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
285 Robins Rd, Hiawatha, IA 52233
2 beds
1 bath
$865
Apartment for rent
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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 $875 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Hiawatha?
Average rent prices in Hiawatha have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.
How does Hiawatha rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Hiawatha is 55% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,070 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 $35,000/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).