Last updated on June 24, 2026

Average rent in
Iowa State University, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Kelley

$950/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Kelley is $950 per month as of June 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $1,000 less per month.

$1.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kelley

171

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kelley rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Iowa State University, IA

Average rent prices in Kelley have increased by 4% 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 Iowa State University, IA

Rent prices in Kelley vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kelley is $977, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Kelley run $880 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.

Listings

Studio

$672

-

6%

1 bedroom

$882

-

17%

2 bedroom

$970

-

4%

3 bedroom

$1,167

-

27%

4 bedroom

$629

-

18%

Studio

Average rent

$672

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$882

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$970

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,167

Last year

27%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$629

Last year

18%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Iowa State 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 Iowa State University, IA

233 Sheldon Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ames

233 Sheldon Ave, Ames, IA 50014

1 bed

0 baths

$445

Apartment for rent

114 7th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ames

1 bed

1.5 baths

$450

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 2

210 Gray - Sunset View - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

17h ago

9

Excellent

210 Gray - Sunset View

210 Gray Ave, Ames, IA 50014

4 beds

3 baths

$550

Apartment for rent

Campus Flats - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Campus Flats

122 Hayward Ave, Ames, IA 50014

2–4 beds

2–4 baths

$599–$2,900

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Iowa State University, IA

Quick answers to common questions about the Kelley rental market.

How much is rent in Kelley?

The average rent in Kelley is $950 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kelley?

Average rent prices in Kelley have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Kelley rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kelley is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kelley?

To comfortably afford rent in Kelley, 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).

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