Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Average rent in
Indianola, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Indianola
$995/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Indianola is $995 per month as of August 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $930 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Indianola
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Indianola rentals at each price point
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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 $850, whereas a house costs $1,290. 1-bedroom apartments in Indianola run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $650 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $875 | No Change | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $870 | 6% |  13% | |
3 bedroom | $1,368 | 5% | 24% | |
4 bedroom | $2,250 | No Change | 6% |
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 Indianola, IA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $850 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,850 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,290 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$650
1 bedroom
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$870
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,368
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
24%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last year
6%
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 Indianola, IA.
Apartments
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Houses
Average rent
$1,290
Last 30 days
5%
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
48%lower than the national median
44%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Indianola, IA is 7% lower than the median rent in Altoona, IA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,075
25%$970
16%$895
25%$2,200
31%$997
7%$990
42%$1,850
1%$1,400
27%$1,431
7%$1,850
3%$1,375
$1,103
12%Discover rentals in Indianola, IA
1d ago
905 905 N 15th St & 1409 E Iowa Ave, Indianola, IA 50125
1–2 beds
1 bath
$750–$865
Apartment for rent
2d ago
204 E 5th Ave, Indianola, IA 50125
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
4d ago
300 S J St, Indianola, IA 50125
2 beds
1 bath
$800–$850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1210 N 9th St, Indianola, IA 50125
3 beds
1 bath
$1,210
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Indianola
1100 N 6th St #8-2, Indianola, IA 50125
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Condo for rent
Available Aug 16
3h ago
Verified
610 East Scenic Valley Avenue, Indianola, IA 50125
1 bed
1 bath
$1,065
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
205 W Boston Ave #2, Indianola, IA 50125
1 bed
1 bath
$990
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
911 N 14th St, Indianola, IA 50125
1–2 beds
1 bath
$850–$875
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
610 East Scenic Valley Avenue, Indianola, IA 50125
1 bed
1 bath
$1,065
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1210 N 9th St, Indianola, IA 50125
3 beds
1 bath
$1,210
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
205 W Boston Ave #2, Indianola, IA 50125
1 bed
1 bath
$990
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
13h ago
1305 N 6th St, Indianola, IA 50125
2 beds
2 baths
$1,120
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
205 W Boston Ave #2, Indianola, IA 50125
1 bed
1 bath
$990
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
3h ago
Verified
610 East Scenic Valley Avenue, Indianola, IA 50125
1 bed
1 bath
$1,065
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1210 N 9th St, Indianola, IA 50125
3 beds
1 bath
$1,210
House for rent
1d ago
905 905 N 15th St & 1409 E Iowa Ave, Indianola, IA 50125
1–2 beds
1 bath
$750–$865
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1210 N 9th St, Indianola, IA 50125
3 beds
1 bath
$1,210
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
205 W Boston Ave #2, Indianola, IA 50125
1 bed
1 bath
$990
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
905 905 N 15th St & 1409 E Iowa Ave, Indianola, IA 50125
1–2 beds
1 bath
$750–$865
Apartment for rent
2d ago
911 N 14th St, Indianola, IA 50125
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
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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 $995 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Indianola?
Average rent prices in Indianola have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.
How does Indianola rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Indianola is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $930 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).