Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 3, 2026
Average rent in
Muscatine, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 3, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Muscatine
$1,100/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Muscatine is $1,100 per month as of May 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $850 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Muscatine
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Muscatine rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Muscatine, IA
Average rent prices in Muscatine have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 16% 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 $850, whereas a house costs $1,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Muscatine run $550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,005.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $775 |  3% | 31% | |
2 bedroom | $875 | 3% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,700 | 7% | 53% | |
4 bedroom | $2,645 | No Change | 64% |
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 | $850 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $750 | 1% | - | |
Houses | $1,000 | 2% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$775
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
31%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
53%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,645
Last year
64%
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
$850
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
2%
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
44%lower than the national median
46%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Muscatine, IA is 5% higher than the median rent in Aledo, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,050
39%$1,267
9%$1,095
10%$1,213
15%$950
16%$1,297
6%$1,195
12%$1,295
5%$950
9%$895
25%$1,450
1%$850
1%Discover rentals in Muscatine, IA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Muscatine
101 W 7th St #UPPER, Muscatine, IA 52761
3 beds
1 bath
$800
House for rent
Available Nov 14
5d+ ago
House for rent in Muscatine
2715 Lucas St, Muscatine, IA 52761
3 beds
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
4d ago
401 Colorado St, Muscatine, IA 52761
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,005–$1,320
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Muscatine
810 E 8th St #1, Muscatine, IA 52761
2 beds
1 bath
$1,025
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 12
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Muscatine
1713 Earl Ave #C, Muscatine, IA 52761
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
Available May 25
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Muscatine
2219 Hershey Ave #4, Muscatine, IA 52761
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
Available May 5
1d ago
House for rent in Muscatine
1609 Indiana St, Muscatine, IA 52761
2 beds
1 bath
$900
House for rent
Available Jun 1
4d ago
401 Colorado St, Muscatine, IA 52761
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,005–$1,320
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Muscatine
307 W 3rd St #A, Muscatine, IA 52761
2 beds
1 bath
$800
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Muscatine
101 W 7th St #UPPER, Muscatine, IA 52761
3 beds
1 bath
$800
House for rent
Available Nov 14
1d ago
158 Colorado Street, Muscatine, IA 52761
2–4 beds
2–4 baths
$1,025–$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 9
4d ago
401 Colorado St, Muscatine, IA 52761
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,005–$1,320
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Muscatine
307 W 3rd St #A, Muscatine, IA 52761
2 beds
1 bath
$800
House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Muscatine
101 W 7th St #UPPER, Muscatine, IA 52761
3 beds
1 bath
$800
House for rent
Available Nov 14
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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 $1,100 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Muscatine?
Average rent prices in Muscatine have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.
How does Muscatine rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Muscatine is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 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 $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Muscatine?
Muscatine offers pet-friendly options for renters with furry companions. About 37% of the city's rental listings welcome pets, providing a solid selection for pet owners searching along the Mississippi River.
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).