Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 28, 2026
Last updated on January 28, 2026
Last updated on January 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Mason City, IA is $1,350. This is -29%, or $550, lower than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Mason City, IA is $1,350. This is -29%, or $550, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Mason City, IA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Mason City, IA have increased by 12% in the last month and have increased by 29% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Mason City, IA is $1,175. A 1-bedroom apartment in Mason City, IA costs about $989 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,432. Houses for rent in Mason City, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,287.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $775 | 8% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $1,675 | 2% | 36% | |
3 bedroom | $1,950 | 1% | 66% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | No Change | No Change | |
Studio | $747 | No Change | 1% |
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 Mason City, IA.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,175 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,287 | 12% | 10% |
Studio
Average rent
$747
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$775
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
36%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
66%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
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 Mason City, IA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Houses
Average rent
$1,287
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
10%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Mason City, 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.
Median rent prices in Mason City, IA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Ames, IA.
Mason City
lower than the national median
lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mason City, IA is 23% higher than the median rent in Ames, IA.
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The overall cost of living in Mason City, IA is 7% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 2% lower |
Groceries | 6% lower |
Health | 5% lower |
Housing | 16% lower |
Transportation | 8% lower |
Utilities | 2% higher |
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mason City
202 1st St Se #103, Mason City, IA 50401
Studio
0 baths
$600
House for rent
30m ago
215 2nd St Sw, Mason City, IA 50401
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$739–$3,083
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mason City
202 1st St Se #151, Mason City, IA 50401
Studio
0 baths
$1,000
House for rent
1d ago
110 N Delaware Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,025–$1,525
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mason City
12 2nd St Ne #6, Mason City, IA 50401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
1d ago
110 N Delaware Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,025–$1,525
Apartment for rent
30m ago
215 2nd St Sw, Mason City, IA 50401
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$739–$3,083
Price drop
Apartment for rent
30m ago
215 2nd St Sw, Mason City, IA 50401
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$739–$3,083
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
110 N Delaware Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,025–$1,525
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mason City
12 2nd St Ne #6, Mason City, IA 50401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mason City
202 1st St Se #151, Mason City, IA 50401
Studio
0 baths
$1,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mason City
202 1st St Se #103, Mason City, IA 50401
Studio
0 baths
$600
House for rent
22h ago
215 2nd St Sw, Mason City, IA 50401
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$748–$2,624
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mason City
12 2nd St Ne #6, Mason City, IA 50401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mason City
202 1st St Se #103, Mason City, IA 50401
Studio
0 baths
$600
House for rent