Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
North Iowa Area Community College, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Mason City

$1,000/mo

decreased by64%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mason City is $1,000 per month as of September 2026. This is 47% below the national average rent, or $900 less per month.

$1.11

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mason City

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mason City 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 North Iowa Area Community College, IA

Average rent prices in Mason City have decreased by 64% 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 North Iowa Area Community College, IA

Rent prices in Mason City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mason City is $850, whereas a house costs $1,391. 1-bedroom apartments in Mason City run $675 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$1,333

-

-

1 bedroom

$695

-

-

2 bedroom

$850

-

-

3 bedroom

$2,100

-

24%

Studio

Average rent

$1,333

1 bedroom

Average rent

$695

2 bedroom

Average rent

$850

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last year

24%

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

Mason City 24 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Mason City 24

407 S Tennessee Ave, Mason City, IA 50401

2 beds

1 bath

$750

407 5th St Nw #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Mason City

407 5th St Nw #2, Mason City, IA 50401

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Mason City 32 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Mason City 32

1220 Plymouth Rd, Mason City, IA 50401

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Mason City 76 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Mason City 76

99 Westview Dr, Mason City, IA 50401

2 beds

1 bath

$795

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Frequently asked questions for North Iowa Area Community College, IA

Quick answers to common questions about the Mason City rental market.

How much is rent in Mason City?

The average rent in Mason City is $1,000 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mason City?

Average rent prices in Mason City have decreased by 64% since last year.

How does Mason City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mason City is 47% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mason City?

To comfortably afford rent in Mason City, 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).