Last updated on June 8, 2026

Average rent in
Humboldt, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Humboldt

$862/mo

The average rent in Humboldt is $862 per month as of June 2026. This is 56% below the national average rent, or $1,087 less per month.

$1.76

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Humboldt

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Humboldt rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Humboldt, IA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Humboldt, IA

Average rent prices in Humboldt have increased by 7% over the last month.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Humboldt, IA

Rent prices in Humboldt vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Humboldt is $775, whereas a house costs $1,012. 1-bedroom apartments in Humboldt run $700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$770

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$625

5%

-

2 bedroom

$800

No Change

-

3 bedroom

$1,150

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$770

1 bedroom

Average rent

$625

Last 30 days

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$800

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

The table above reflects average rent prices in Humboldt, 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 Humboldt, IA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Humboldt and Blair by all bedroom counts and property types.

Humboldt

Median rent price$862
decreased by56%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,134
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Humboldt, IA is 24% lower than the median rent in Blair, NE.

Discover rentals in Humboldt, IA

Regency Villa of Humboldt - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Regency Villa of Humboldt

805 807/809 11th Ave N, Humboldt, IA 50548

1–2 beds

1 bath

$675–$800

Apartment for rent

2d ago

8.3

Very good

401 Taft Street South

401 Taft St S, Humboldt, IA 50548

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Cedar Ridge Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Cedar Ridge Apartments

1111 11th Ave N, Humboldt, IA 50548

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Humboldt, IA

Quick answers to common questions about the Humboldt rental market.

How much is rent in Humboldt?

The average rent in Humboldt is $862 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Humboldt?

Average rent prices in Humboldt have increased by 7% over the last month.

How does Humboldt rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Humboldt is 56% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,087 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Humboldt?

To comfortably afford rent in Humboldt, 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).

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