Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
Muscatine, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Muscatine
$950/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Muscatine is $950 per month as of October 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $950 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Muscatine
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Muscatine rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Muscatine, IA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Muscatine, IA
Average rent prices in Muscatine have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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
Muscatine, IA
Rent prices in Muscatine vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Muscatine is $1,010, whereas a house costs $778. 1-bedroom apartments in Muscatine run $902 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $350 | 27% | - | |
1 bedroom | $850 |  9% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $950 | No Change | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $1,270 | No Change | 26% | |
4 bedroom | $1,500 | 2% | 2% |
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 Muscatine, IA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,010 | 2% | 2% | |
Condos | $895 | 2% | - | |
Houses | $778 | 5% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$350
Last 30 days
27%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,270
Last year
26%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
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 Muscatine, IA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,010
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$778
Last 30 days
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Muscatine, 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 Muscatine, IA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Muscatine and Aledo by all bedroom counts and property types.
Muscatine
50%lower than the national median
47%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Muscatine, IA is 5% lower than the median rent in Aledo, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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59%$1,199
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$1,210
20%$1,050
3%$1,395
3%$1,250
12%$1,560
17%$1,165
30%$985
9%$1,450
20%$845
7%Discover rentals in Muscatine, IA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Muscatine
1500 Plaza Place - 102 #102, Muscatine, IA 52761
Studio
0 baths
$350
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Muscatine
2012 Cedar St #2, Muscatine, IA 52761
1 bed
1 bath
$600
House for rent
Available Sep 21
16h ago
Townhouse for rent in Muscatine
2010 Cedar St #1, Muscatine, IA 52761
2 beds
1 bath
$750
House for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Muscatine
605 W 3rd St, Muscatine, IA 52761
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
910 E 2nd St, Muscatine, IA 52761
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Muscatine
216 Sycamore St, Muscatine, IA 52761
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Muscatine
700 E 6th St #2, Muscatine, IA 52761
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Muscatine
700 E 6th St #2B, Muscatine, IA 52761
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
1d ago
910 E 2nd St, Muscatine, IA 52761
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Muscatine
4931 Abrams Dr, Muscatine, IA 52761
3 beds
2 baths
$907
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Muscatine
189 Sherman St, Muscatine, IA 52761
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Muscatine
216 Sycamore St, Muscatine, IA 52761
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Muscatine
4931 Abrams Dr, Muscatine, IA 52761
3 beds
2 baths
$907
House for rent
Available Oct 1
14h ago
158 Colorado Street, Muscatine, IA 52761
2–4 beds
2–4 baths
$1,025–$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 9
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Muscatine
700 E 6th St #2, Muscatine, IA 52761
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Muscatine
700 E 6th St #2B, Muscatine, IA 52761
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Muscatine
605 W 3rd St, Muscatine, IA 52761
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Muscatine
4931 Abrams Dr, Muscatine, IA 52761
3 beds
2 baths
$907
House for rent
Available Oct 1
16h ago
Townhouse for rent in Muscatine
2010 Cedar St #1, Muscatine, IA 52761
2 beds
1 bath
$750
House for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Muscatine
700 E 6th St #2, Muscatine, IA 52761
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
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Frequently asked questions for Muscatine, IA
Quick answers to common questions about the Muscatine rental market.
How much is rent in Muscatine?
The average rent in Muscatine is $950 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Muscatine?
Average rent prices in Muscatine have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Muscatine rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Muscatine is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Muscatine?
To comfortably afford rent in Muscatine, you'd need to earn approximately $38,000/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).