Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on December 10, 2025
Last updated on December 10, 2025
Last updated on December 10, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Mason City, IA is $1,300. This is -32%, or $625, lower than the national average.
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As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Mason City, IA is $1,300. This is -32%, or $625, 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.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Mason City, IA have decreased by 3% in the last month and have increased by 24% 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 $1,027. A 1-bedroom apartment in Mason City, IA costs about $892 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,423. Houses for rent in Mason City, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,350.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $900 | 1% | 19% | |
2 bedroom | $1,461 | 2% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $2,750 | 3% | 140% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | No Change | - | |
Studio | $769 | No Change | 2% |
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 | $1,027 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,350 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$769
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
19%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,461
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
140%
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
$1,027
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Houses
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
4%
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 13% 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 |
1d ago
215 2nd Street Southwest, Mason City, IA 50401
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$703–$3,143
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mason City
12 2nd Street Northeast #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
17h ago
110 North Delaware Avenue, Mason City, IA 50401
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$721–$1,525
Apartment for rent
1d ago
215 2nd Street Southwest, Mason City, IA 50401
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$703–$3,143
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mason City
12 2nd Street Northeast #6, Mason City, IA 50401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
1d ago
215 2nd Street Southwest, Mason City, IA 50401
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$703–$3,143
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mason City
12 2nd Street Northeast #6, Mason City, IA 50401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
17h ago
110 North Delaware Avenue, Mason City, IA 50401
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$721–$1,525
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mason City
202 1st St Se #103, Mason City, IA 50401
Studio
0 baths
$600
House for rent
1d ago
110 North Delaware Avenue, Mason City, IA 50401
Studio
1 bath
$721
Apartment for rent
1d ago
215 2nd Street Southwest, Mason City, IA 50401
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$703–$3,143
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mason City
12 2nd Street Northeast #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