Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
La' James International College Fort Dodge, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Fort Dodge

$825/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fort Dodge is $825 per month as of October 2026. This is 57% below the national average rent, or $1,075 less per month.

$1.27

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fort Dodge

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fort Dodge rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in La' James International College Fort Dodge, IA

Average rent prices in Fort Dodge have increased by 14% 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 La' James International College Fort Dodge, IA

Rent prices in Fort Dodge vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fort Dodge is $795, whereas a house costs $895. 1-bedroom apartments in Fort Dodge run $675 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $875.

Listings

Studio

$525

-

75%

1 bedroom

$675

-

4%

2 bedroom

$875

-

9%

3 bedroom

$1,450

-

53%

Studio

Average rent

$525

Last year

75%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$675

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last year

53%

The table above reflects average rent prices in La' James International College Fort Dodge, 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 La' James International College Fort Dodge, IA

District 29 - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

District 29

2905 Dodger Dr, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,095–$1,750

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.
920 2nd Ave S #211 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Fort Dodge

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,310

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.
Westridge Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

3d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Westridge Townhomes

258 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 Avenue M West, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

2–3 beds

1 bath

$875–$1,150

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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Moen Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

Moen Apartments

454 N 27th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

2 beds

1–2 baths

$970–$1,000

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 La' James International College Fort Dodge, IA

Quick answers to common questions about the Fort Dodge rental market.

How much is rent in Fort Dodge?

The average rent in Fort Dodge is $825 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fort Dodge?

Average rent prices in Fort Dodge have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Fort Dodge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fort Dodge is 57% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,075 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fort Dodge?

To comfortably afford rent in Fort Dodge, you'd need to earn approximately $33,000/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).

Westridge Townhomes