Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 25, 2025
Last updated on October 25, 2025
Last updated on October 25, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Mason City, IA is $975. This is -50%, or $970, lower than the national average.
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As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Mason City, IA is $975. This is -50%, or $970, 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.
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 prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Mason City, IA have decreased by 9% in the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $987. A 1-bedroom apartment in Mason City, IA costs about $940 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,475. Houses for rent in Mason City, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,500.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $900 | 3% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $1,300 | 11% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,950 | 9% | 49% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | No Change | - | |
Studio | $800 | 2% | 1% |
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 | $987 | 10% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,500 | 11% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
49%
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
$987
Last 30 days
10%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
11%
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 15% lower 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 |
2d ago
2239 19th St Sw, Mason City, IA 50401
2 beds
1 bath
$735
Apartment for rent
21h ago
215 2nd St Sw, Mason City, IA 50401
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$770–$1,840
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
110 N Delaware Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$721–$1,525
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mason City
12 2nd St Ne #2, Mason City, IA 50401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 30
21h ago
110 N Delaware Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$721–$1,525
Apartment for rent
21h ago
215 2nd St Sw, Mason City, IA 50401
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$770–$1,840
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
215 2nd St Sw, Mason City, IA 50401
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$770–$1,840
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
110 N Delaware Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$721–$1,525
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mason City
12 2nd St Ne #2, Mason City, IA 50401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 30
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mason City
1621 Meadowbrook Dr, Mason City, IA 50401
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
2d ago
2239 19th St Sw, Mason City, IA 50401
2 beds
1 bath
$735
Apartment for rent
4d ago
110 N Delaware Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
Studio
1 bath
$721
Apartment for rent
1d ago
215 2nd St Sw, Mason City, IA 50401
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$770–$1,740
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mason City
1621 Meadowbrook Dr, Mason City, IA 50401
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mason City
12 2nd St Ne #2, Mason City, IA 50401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 30