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Last updated on November 4, 2026
Average rent in
Melcher-Dallas, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 4, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Melcher Dallas
$1,195/mo
84%vs previous year
The average rent in Melcher Dallas is $1,195 per month as of October 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $705 less per month.
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Total rentals
Available rentals in Melcher Dallas
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Melcher Dallas rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Melcher-Dallas, IA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Melcher-Dallas, IA
Average rent prices in Melcher Dallas have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 84% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Melcher-Dallas, IA
Rent prices in Melcher Dallas vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Melcher Dallas is $750, whereas a house costs $1,335. 1-bedroom apartments in Melcher Dallas run $720 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $575 | - |  3% | |
1 bedroom | $735 | No Change | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $845 | 7% | - | |
3 bedroom | $1,295 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $1,915 | - | - |
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 Melcher-Dallas, IA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $750 | No Change | 10% | |
Condos | $1,900 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,335 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$575
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$735
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$845
Last 30 days
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,915
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 Melcher-Dallas, IA.
Apartments
Average rent
$750
Last year
10%
Condos
Average rent
$1,900
Houses
Average rent
$1,335
The table above reflects average rent prices in Melcher-Dallas, 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.
How does rent in Melcher Dallas, IA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Melcher Dallas and Bussey by all bedroom counts and property types.
Melcher Dallas
37%lower than the national median
50%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Melcher Dallas, IA is 25% higher than the median rent in Bussey, IA.
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3%Discover rentals in Melcher-Dallas, IA
5d+ ago
502 E Center St, Melcher Dallas, IA 50062
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
502 E Center St, Melcher Dallas, IA 50062
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Melcher-Dallas, IA
Quick answers to common questions about the Melcher Dallas rental market.
How much is rent in Melcher Dallas?
The average rent in Melcher Dallas is $1,195 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Melcher Dallas?
Average rent prices in Melcher Dallas have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 84% since last year.
How does Melcher Dallas rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Melcher Dallas is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $705 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Melcher Dallas?
To comfortably afford rent in Melcher Dallas, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).