Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Central College, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Pella

$1,195/mo

increased by26%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pella is $1,195 per month as of September 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $705 less per month.

$1.41

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pella

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pella rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Central College, IA

Average rent prices in Pella have increased by 26% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Central College, IA

Rent prices in Pella vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Pella is $1,095, whereas a house costs $1,795. 1-bedroom apartments in Pella run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,272.

Listings

Studio

$645

-

-

1 bedroom

$900

-

10%

2 bedroom

$1,272

-

20%

3 bedroom

$1,685

-

35%

4 bedroom

$2,750

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$645

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,272

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,685

Last year

35%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

The table above reflects average rent prices in Central College, 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.

Discover rentals in Central College, IA

Lunar Properties 806 Jefferson St. - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Lunar Properties 806 Jefferson St.

806 Jefferson St, Pella, IA 50219

2 beds

1 bath

$950

408 E 15th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Pella

408 E 15th St, Pella, IA 50219

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

$1,045

Price drop

413 Jefferson St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Pella

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

304 East 3rd St. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

304 East 3rd St.

304 E 3rd St, Pella, IA 50219

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

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Frequently asked questions for Central College, IA

Quick answers to common questions about the Pella rental market.

How much is rent in Pella?

The average rent in Pella is $1,195 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pella?

Average rent prices in Pella have increased by 26% since last year.

How does Pella rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pella 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 Pella?

To comfortably afford rent in Pella, 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).

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