Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
Mason City, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Mason City
$857/mo
31%vs previous year
The average rent in Mason City is $857 per month as of June 2026. This is 56% below the national average rent, or $1,092 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mason City
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Mason City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Mason City, IA
Average rent prices in Mason City have decreased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 31% 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
Mason City, IA
Rent prices in Mason City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mason City is $850, whereas a house costs $1,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Mason City run $660 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $865 |  9% | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $695 | 7% | 19% | |
2 bedroom | $850 | 4% | 26% | |
3 bedroom | $2,700 | 9% | 84% | |
4 bedroom | $1,950 | 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 Mason City, IA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $850 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,150 | 12% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$865
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$695
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
19%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
26%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
84%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
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
$850
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
12%
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.
How does rent in Mason City, IA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Mason City and Ames by all bedroom counts and property types.
Mason City
56%lower than the national median
50%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mason City, IA is 13% lower than the median rent in Ames, IA.
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Cost of living in Mason City, IA
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Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 1% lower |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | 3% lower |
| Housing | 24% lower |
| Transportation | No difference |
| Utilities | 4% lower |
Discover rentals in Mason City, IA
5d+ ago
216 3rd St Ne, Mason City, IA 50401
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
333 W State St, Mason City, IA 50401
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mason City
220 3rd St Ne #1, Mason City, IA 50401
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
1d ago
3 N Connecticut Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
1–2 beds
1 bath
$625–$725
Apartment for rent
2d ago
215 2nd St Sw, Mason City, IA 50401
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$810–$1,710
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mason City
12 2nd St Ne #6, Mason City, IA 50401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mason City
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mason City
1 bed
1 bath
$1,070
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3 N Connecticut Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
1–2 beds
1 bath
$625–$725
Apartment for rent
2d ago
215 2nd St Sw, Mason City, IA 50401
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$810–$1,710
Apartment for rent
2d ago
651 6th St Se, Mason City, IA 50401
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mason City
N Connecticut Ave #2, Mason City, IA 50401
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
216 3rd St Ne, Mason City, IA 50401
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mason City
510 S Illinois Ave #1, Mason City, IA 50401
1 bed
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
2d ago
215 2nd St Sw, Mason City, IA 50401
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$810–$1,710
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3 N Connecticut Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
1–2 beds
1 bath
$625–$725
Apartment for rent
2d ago
651 6th St Se, Mason City, IA 50401
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
407 S Tennessee Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3 N Connecticut Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
1 bed
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
333 W State St, Mason City, IA 50401
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Mason City, IA
Quick answers to common questions about the Mason City rental market.
How much is rent in Mason City?
The average rent in Mason City is $857 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mason City?
Average rent prices in Mason City have decreased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 31% since last year.
How does Mason City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mason City is 56% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,092 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Mason City?
To comfortably afford rent in Mason City, you'd need to earn approximately $34,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Mason City?
Mason City offers good options for pet owners, with 58% of available rental listings welcoming pets. This represents a solid selection among the average of 19 monthly listings in the city.
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).