Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Central College, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Pella

$1,222/mo

increased by29%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pella is $1,222 per month as of October 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $677 less per month.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pella

32

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pella rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 29% 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 $1,050, whereas a house costs $1,725. 1-bedroom apartments in Pella run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,125.

Listings

1 bedroom

$900

-

1%

2 bedroom

$1,200

-

9%

3 bedroom

$1,570

-

17%

4 bedroom

$2,750

-

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,570

Last year

17%

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

1009 E 6th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Pella

3 beds

3 baths

$2,950

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.
1507 Shady Brook Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Pella

2 beds

1 bath

$2,750

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.
115 Glenwood St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Pella

3BR/2.0BA

115 Glenwood St, Pella, IA 50219

3 beds

2 baths

$2,500

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.
111 Glenwood St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Pella

111 Glenwood St, Pella, IA 50219

3 beds

2 baths

$2,500

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.

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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 $1,222 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pella?

Average rent prices in Pella have increased by 29% since last year.

How does Pella rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pella is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $677 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 $49,000/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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