Last updated on June 28, 2026

Average rent in
Indianola, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Indianola

$990/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Indianola is $990 per month as of June 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $960 less per month.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Indianola

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Indianola rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 Indianola, IA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Indianola, IA

Average rent prices in Indianola have increased by 19% over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 Indianola, IA

Rent prices in Indianola vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Indianola is $885, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Indianola run $855 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $800.

Listings

Studio

$765

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$875

1%

11%

2 bedroom

$890

27%

14%

3 bedroom

$1,525

10%

39%

4 bedroom

$2,395

20%

-

Studio

Average rent

$765

1 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$890

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

39%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

20%

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

Compare median rent prices in Indianola and Altoona by all bedroom counts and property types.

Indianola

Median rent price$990
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,093
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Indianola, IA is 9% lower than the median rent in Altoona, IA.

Discover rentals in Indianola, IA

Van El 300 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Van El 300

300 S J St, Indianola, IA 50125

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Lincoln Ridge by Kading - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Lincoln Ridge by Kading

1210 N 9th St, Indianola, IA 50125

3 beds

1 bath

$1,210

House for rent

Sunset Terrace - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Sunset Terrace

1305 N 6th St, Indianola, IA 50125

3 beds

2 baths

$1,220

Apartment for rent

105 E 3rd Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Indianola

4 beds

1 bath

$1,800

House for rent

Available Jul 1

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Frequently asked questions for Indianola, IA

Quick answers to common questions about the Indianola rental market.

How much is rent in Indianola?

The average rent in Indianola is $990 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Indianola?

Average rent prices in Indianola have increased by 19% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.

How does Indianola rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Indianola is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $960 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Indianola?

To comfortably afford rent in Indianola, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/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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