Last updated on September 7, 2026

Average rent in
Iowa State University, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Gilbert

$990/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Gilbert is $990 per month as of September 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $910 less per month.

$1.00

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gilbert

125

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Gilbert 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 Gilbert have increased by 12% 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 Gilbert vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gilbert is $975, whereas a house costs $1,795. 1-bedroom apartments in Gilbert run $815 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $970.

Listings

Studio

$699

-

5%

1 bedroom

$812

-

28%

2 bedroom

$950

-

10%

3 bedroom

$1,245

-

9%

4 bedroom

$1,400

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$699

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$812

Last year

28%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,245

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

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

Campus Flats - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.2

Excellent

Campus Flats

122 Hayward Ave, Ames, IA 50014

2–4 beds

2–4 baths

$500–$2,680

Apartment for rent

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

5d+ ago

9

Excellent

210 Gray - Sunset View

210 Gray Ave, Ames, IA 50014

4 beds

3 baths

$550

Apartment for rent

The Stritz - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

The Stritz

412 Welch Ave, Ames, IA 50014

4 beds

4 baths

$650

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Iowa State University, IA

Quick answers to common questions about the Gilbert rental market.

How much is rent in Gilbert?

The average rent in Gilbert is $990 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Gilbert?

Average rent prices in Gilbert have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Gilbert rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Gilbert is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $910 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Gilbert?

To comfortably afford rent in Gilbert, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/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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