Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 12, 2026
Average rent in
Indianola, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Indianola
$900/mo
19%vs previous year
The average rent in Indianola is $900 per month as of November 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,000 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Indianola
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Indianola rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Indianola, IA
Average rent prices in Indianola have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 19% 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 $825, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Indianola run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $865.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $900 | No Change | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $817 |  20% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $962 | 5% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $1,825 | 20% | 64% | |
4 bedroom | $2,045 | 19% | 15% |
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 | $825 | 2% | 11% | |
Condos | $2,600 | 37% | - | |
Houses | $1,500 | 24% | 35% |
Studio
Average rent
$900
1 bedroom
Average rent
$817
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$962
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
64%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,045
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
15%
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
$825
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
Condos
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
37%
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
24%
Last year
35%
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
53%lower than the national median
45%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Indianola, IA is 14% lower than the median rent in Altoona, IA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,049
2%$1,025
15%$1,080
35%$1,575
26%$980
1%$850
31%$1,825
1%$1,440
7%$1,412
10%$1,800
9%$1,350
8%$1,355
1%Discover rentals in Indianola, IA
2h ago
1603 N 9th St, Indianola, IA 50125
1–2 beds
1 bath
$558–$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
308 S J St, Indianola, IA 50125
2 beds
1 bath
$800–$850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
506 S D St, Indianola, IA 50125
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
911 N 14th St, Indianola, IA 50125
2 beds
1 bath
$850–$895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Indianola
1100 N 6th St #8-2, Indianola, IA 50125
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Dec 12
5d+ ago
804 E Lincoln Ave, Indianola, IA 50125
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
610 East Scenic Valley Avenue, Indianola, IA 50125
1 bed
1 bath
$1,065
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Indianola
108 W Ashland Ave #1, Indianola, IA 50125
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
20h ago
Verified
610 East Scenic Valley Avenue, Indianola, IA 50125
1 bed
1 bath
$1,065
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1210 N 9th St, Indianola, IA 50125
3 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2h ago
1603 N 9th St, Indianola, IA 50125
1–2 beds
1 bath
$558–$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4h ago
905 905 N 15th St & 1409 E Iowa Ave, Indianola, IA 50125
1–2 beds
1 bath
$750–$865
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
610 East Scenic Valley Avenue, Indianola, IA 50125
1 bed
1 bath
$1,065
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1210 N 9th St, Indianola, IA 50125
3 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
911 N 14th St, Indianola, IA 50125
2 beds
1 bath
$850–$895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Indianola
108 W Ashland Ave #2, Indianola, IA 50125
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
2d ago
1210 N 9th St, Indianola, IA 50125
3 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
308 S J St, Indianola, IA 50125
2 beds
1 bath
$800–$850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
506 S D St, Indianola, IA 50125
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
905 905 N 15th St & 1409 E Iowa Ave, Indianola, IA 50125
2 beds
1 bath
$865
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $900 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Indianola?
Average rent prices in Indianola have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 19% since last year.
How does Indianola rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Indianola is 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 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 $36,000/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).