Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 29, 2026

Average rent in
Mason City, IA

Last updated on April 29, 2026

Last updated on April 29, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Mason City, IA is $1,095. This is -44%, or $854, lower than the national average.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,095

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

15

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Mason City, IA is $1,095. This is -44%, or $854, lower than the national average.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

22%
48%
26%
4%
$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.

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 6% in the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,230. A 1-bedroom apartment in Mason City, IA costs about $1,095 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,395. Houses for rent in Mason City, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,375.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$725

No Change

29%

2 bedroom

$1,585

1%

22%

3 bedroom

$1,950

1%

23%

4 bedroom

$1,050

No Change

-

Studio

$727

4%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$727

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$725

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

29%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,585

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

23%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

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$1,095
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,015
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mason City, IA is 8% 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

Apartments for rent in Austin

Discover rentals in Mason City, IA

Mason City 16 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.2

Very good

Mason City 16

216 3rd St Ne, Mason City, IA 50401

1 bed

1 bath

$550

Apartment for rent

Mason City 8-Unit - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.2

Very good

Mason City 8-Unit

333 W State St, Mason City, IA 50401

1 bed

1 bath

$550

Apartment for rent

220 3rd St Ne #1 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Mason City

Sherlock Apartments - 1 Bedroom

220 3rd St Ne #1, Mason City, IA 50401

1 bed

1 bath

$550

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 27

N Connecticut Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Mason City

1 bed

1 bath

$625

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 27

Willow Creek Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

Willow Creek Townhomes

402 4th St Sw, Mason City, IA 50401

1 bed

1 bath

$700

House for rent

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

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

The River Apartments & Townhomes

215 2nd St Sw, Mason City, IA 50401

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$720–$1,625

Apartment for rent

N Connecticut Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Mason City

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 27

Mason City 5-Unit (407 5th) - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.8

Very good

Mason City 5-Unit (407 5th)

407 5th St Nw, Mason City, IA 50401

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent