Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 3, 2026
Average rent in
Iola, KS
Average rent in
Last updated on June 3, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Iola
$1,000/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Iola is $1,000 per month as of May 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $950 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Iola
5
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Iola rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Iola, KS, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Iola, KS
Average rent prices in Iola have increased by 23% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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
Iola, KS
Rent prices in Iola vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Iola is $1,150, whereas a house costs $895. 1-bedroom apartments in Iola run $1,100 on average.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,150 | 4% | 69% | |
2 bedroom | $885 | 1% |  1% | |
4 bedroom | $1,000 | No Change | - |
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 Iola, KS.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,150 | 4% | - | |
Houses | $895 | 1% | 1% |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
69%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$885
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
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 Iola, KS.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Iola, KS, 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 Iola, KS compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Iola and Argonia by all bedroom counts and property types.
Iola
49%lower than the national median
67%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Iola, KS is 54% higher than the median rent in Argonia, KS.
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Discover rentals in Iola, KS
4d ago
17 E Madison Ave, Iola, KS 66749
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Iola
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1 N Jefferson Ave, Iola, KS 66749
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1 N Jefferson Ave, Iola, KS 66749
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
4d ago
17 E Madison Ave, Iola, KS 66749
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Iola
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Iola, KS
Quick answers to common questions about the Iola rental market.
How much is rent in Iola?
The average rent in Iola is $1,000 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Iola?
Average rent prices in Iola have increased by 23% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.
How does Iola rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Iola is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Iola?
To comfortably afford rent in Iola, 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).