Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Simpson College, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Indianola

$1,172/mo

increased by21%

vs previous year

The average rent in Indianola is $1,172 per month as of October 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $727 less per month.

$1.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Indianola

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Indianola rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Simpson College, IA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Simpson College, IA

Average rent prices in Indianola have increased by 21% 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 Simpson College, IA

Rent prices in Indianola vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Indianola is $825, whereas a house costs $1,530. 1-bedroom apartments in Indianola run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $825.

Listings

1 bedroom

$907

-

15%

2 bedroom

$845

-

1%

3 bedroom

$1,195

-

2%

4 bedroom

$1,915

-

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$907

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$845

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,915

The table above reflects average rent prices in Simpson 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 Simpson College, IA

Find Your Perfect Fit at East Park Apartments! - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Find Your Perfect Fit at East Park Apartments!

911 N 14th St, Indianola, IA 50125

2 beds

1 bath

$795–$895

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.
Van El 308 - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

8.5

Very good

Van El 308

308 S J St, Indianola, IA 50125

2 beds

1 bath

$800

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.
506 South D St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

506 South D St

506 S D St, Indianola, IA 50125

2 beds

1 bath

$825

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.
Lincoln Ridge by Kading - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Lincoln Ridge by Kading

1210 N 9th St, Indianola, IA 50125

3 beds

1 bath

$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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Frequently asked questions for Simpson College, IA

Quick answers to common questions about the Indianola rental market.

How much is rent in Indianola?

The average rent in Indianola is $1,172 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Indianola?

Average rent prices in Indianola have increased by 21% since last year.

How does Indianola rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Indianola is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $727 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Indianola?

To comfortably afford rent in Indianola, you'd need to earn approximately $47,000/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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