Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 28, 2026

Average rent in
Mason City, IA

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.

$1.41

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,350

increased by29%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

14

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$1.41

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

19%
62%
12%
8%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

Households

65%
35%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

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 price trends in
Mason City, IA

Rent price trends

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.

Rent comparables in
Mason City, IA

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%

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

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.

Compare rent prices in Mason City, IA to other cities

Median rent prices in Mason City, IA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Ames, IA.

Mason City

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,094
decreased by42%

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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Cost of living in
Mason City, IA

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.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

2% lower

Groceries

6% lower

Health

5% lower

Housing

16% lower

Transportation

8% lower

Utilities

2% higher

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202 1st St Se #103 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Mason City

2 Story,Historical, OFFICE/PROFESSIONAL - MASON CITY, IA

202 1st St Se #103, Mason City, IA 50401

Studio

0 baths

$600

House for rent

The River Apartments & Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

30m ago

8.8

Very good

The River Apartments & Townhomes

215 2nd St Sw, Mason City, IA 50401

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$739–$3,083

Price drop

Apartment for rent

202 1st St Se #151 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Mason City

2 Story,Historical, OFFICE/PROFESSIONAL - MASON CITY, IA

202 1st St Se #151, Mason City, IA 50401

Studio

0 baths

$1,000

House for rent

The Delaware - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

The Delaware

110 N Delaware Ave, Mason City, IA 50401

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,025–$1,525

Apartment for rent

12 2nd St Ne #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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