Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Grand View University, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Pleasant Hill

$1,064/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pleasant Hill is $1,064 per month as of October 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $836 less per month.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pleasant Hill

410

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pleasant Hill rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Grand View University, IA

Average rent prices in Pleasant Hill have increased by 9% 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 Grand View University, IA

Rent prices in Pleasant Hill vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Pleasant Hill is $980, whereas a house costs $1,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Pleasant Hill run $872 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,029.

Listings

Studio

$855

-

5%

1 bedroom

$875

-

2%

2 bedroom

$1,075

-

5%

3 bedroom

$1,450

-

4%

4 bedroom

$1,947

-

3%

Studio

Average rent

$855

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,075

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,947

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Grand View University, 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 Grand View University, IA

1441 Capitol Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.3

Excellent

1441 Capitol Ave

1441 Capitol Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

1 bed

1 bath

$545

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.
732 19th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sherman Hill apartment for rent in Des Moines

1 bed

1 bath

$550

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.
732 19th St #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sherman Hill apartment for rent in Des Moines

1 bed

1 bath

$550

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Bancroft Acorns - 712 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

Bancroft Acorns - 712

712 Bancroft St, Des Moines, IA 50315

1 bed

1 bath

$575

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 Grand View University, IA

Quick answers to common questions about the Pleasant Hill rental market.

How much is rent in Pleasant Hill?

The average rent in Pleasant Hill is $1,064 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pleasant Hill?

Average rent prices in Pleasant Hill have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Pleasant Hill rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pleasant Hill is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $836 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Pleasant Hill?

To comfortably afford rent in Pleasant Hill, you'd need to earn approximately $43,000/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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