Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Iowa Western Community College, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Council Bluffs

$1,250/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Council Bluffs is $1,250 per month as of September 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.

$1.52

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Council Bluffs

86

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Council Bluffs 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 Western Community College, IA

Average rent prices in Council Bluffs 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 Western Community College, IA

Rent prices in Council Bluffs vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Council Bluffs is $1,240, whereas a house costs $1,435. 1-bedroom apartments in Council Bluffs run $1,055 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

Studio

$675

-

18%

1 bedroom

$1,077

-

5%

2 bedroom

$1,378

-

46%

3 bedroom

$1,460

-

2%

4 bedroom

$1,550

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$675

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,077

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,378

Last year

46%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,460

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

The table above reflects average rent prices in Iowa Western Community 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 Iowa Western Community College, IA

KTKT Realty Investments, LLC:[TRAN][KTKT][KT][CAG] 715 WASHINGTON AVENUE [10 PLEX] - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

1–2 beds

1 bath

$695–$795

831 3rd Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Council Bluffs

831 3rd Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

2 beds

1 bath

$700

629 Franklin Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

629 Franklin Ave

629 Franklin Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Cottonwood Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8.6

Very good

Cottonwood Apartments

806 N 34th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

1–2 beds

1 bath

$855–$1,125

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Frequently asked questions for Iowa Western Community College, IA

Quick answers to common questions about the Council Bluffs rental market.

How much is rent in Council Bluffs?

The average rent in Council Bluffs is $1,250 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Council Bluffs?

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

How does Council Bluffs rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Council Bluffs is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Council Bluffs?

To comfortably afford rent in Council Bluffs, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/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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