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Last updated on September 6, 2026
Average rent in
Humboldt, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 6, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Humboldt
$875/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Humboldt is $875 per month as of September 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,025 less per month.
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Total rentals
Available rentals in Humboldt
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Humboldt rentals at each price point
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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% 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
Humboldt, IA
Rent prices in Humboldt vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Humboldt is $825, whereas a house costs $1,175. 1-bedroom apartments in Humboldt run $675 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $895 | No Change | 31% | |
1 bedroom | $637 | No Change |  12% | |
2 bedroom | $970 | 4% | 22% | |
3 bedroom | $1,600 | No Change | 12% |
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 Humboldt, IA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $825 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,175 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$895
Last year
31%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$637
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$970
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
22%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last year
12%
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 Humboldt, IA.
Apartments
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,175
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
54%lower than the national median
39%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.
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18%$1,100
4%Discover rentals in Humboldt, IA
1d ago
805 807/809 11th Ave N, Humboldt, IA 50548
1–2 beds
1 bath
$675–$800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
805 807/809 11th Ave N, Humboldt, IA 50548
1–2 beds
1 bath
$675–$800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
401 Taft St S, Humboldt, IA 50548
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
805 807/809 11th Ave N, Humboldt, IA 50548
1–2 beds
1 bath
$675–$800
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 $875 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Humboldt?
Average rent prices in Humboldt have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Humboldt rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Humboldt is 54% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,025 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).