Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Average rent in
Mason City, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Mason City
$975/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Mason City is $975 per month as of October 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $925 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mason City
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $872, whereas a house costs $1,291. 1-bedroom apartments in Mason City run $722 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $935.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,000 | 25% |  25% | |
1 bedroom | $725 | 1% | 28% | |
2 bedroom | $1,067 | No Change | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $2,700 | 29% | 67% |
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 | $872 | 7% | 15% | |
Houses | $1,291 | No Change | 9% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
25%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$725
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
28%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,067
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
29%
Last year
67%
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
$872
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
15%
Houses
Average rent
$1,291
Last year
9%
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
49%lower than the national median
45%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mason City, IA is 7% 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 | 5% lower |
| Housing | 26% lower |
| Transportation | 1% lower |
| Utilities | 4% lower |
Discover rentals in Mason City, IA
5d+ ago
216 3rd St Ne, Mason City, IA 50401
1 bed
1 bath
$550
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
333 W State St, Mason City, IA 50401
1 bed
1 bath
$550
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
3d ago
510 S Illinois Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
1 bed
1 bath
$695
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
402 4th St Sw, Mason City, IA 50401
1 bed
1 bath
$700
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mason City
122 1/2 A N Federal, Mason City, IA 50401
Studio
0 baths
$2,950
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mason City
9 2nd St Nw, Mason City, IA 50401
Studio
0 baths
$2,100
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mason City
124 N Federal Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
Studio
0 baths
$1,450
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mason City
202 1st St Se, Mason City, IA 50401
Studio
0 baths
$1,333
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
1230 Plymouth Rd, Mason City, IA 50401
2 beds
2 baths
$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
2d ago
651 6th St Se, Mason City, IA 50401
1–2 beds
1 bath
$750–$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
3d ago
510 S Illinois Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
1 bed
1 bath
$695
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
407 S Tennessee Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
2 beds
1 bath
$750
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
402 4th St Sw, Mason City, IA 50401
1 bed
1 bath
$700
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mason City
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 30
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mason City
202 1st St Se, Mason City, IA 50401
Studio
0 baths
$1,333
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
3d ago
100 4th St Sw, Mason City, IA 50401
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,745
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
402 4th St Sw, Mason City, IA 50401
1 bed
1 bath
$700
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
651 6th St Se, Mason City, IA 50401
1–2 beds
1 bath
$750–$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
3d ago
510 S Illinois Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
1 bed
1 bath
$695
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
407 S Tennessee Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
2 beds
1 bath
$750
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 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 $975 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mason City?
Average rent prices in Mason City have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does Mason City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mason City is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $925 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 $39,000/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).