Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 15, 2026
Average rent in
Mason City, IA
Last updated on March 15, 2026
Last updated on March 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Mason City, IA is $1,175. This is -38%, or $726, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$1,175
4%Total rentals
10
for rent on Zumper.com
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Mason City, IA is $1,175. This is -38%, or $726, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
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 decreased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,195. A 1-bedroom apartment in Mason City, IA costs about $1,030 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,395. Houses for rent in Mason City, IA are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $1,137.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $775 | No Change | 24% | |
2 bedroom | $1,395 | No Change |  6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,550 | 5% | 41% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | No Change | - | |
Studio | $755 | 1% | 7% |
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 | $1,195 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,137 | No Change | 7% |
Studio
Average rent
$755
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$775
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
24%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
41%
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
$1,195
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Houses
Average rent
$1,137
Last year
7%
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
38%lower than the national median
45%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mason City, IA is 12% 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.
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 |
Discover rentals in Mason City, IA
1d ago
110 N Delaware Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,025–$1,395
Apartment for rent
2d ago
215 2nd St Sw, Mason City, IA 50401
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$750–$1,650
Apartment for rent
2d ago
215 2nd St Sw, Mason City, IA 50401
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$750–$1,650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
110 N Delaware Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,025–$1,395
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