Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 12, 2026

Average rent in
Pella, IA

Last updated on May 12, 2026

Last updated on May 12, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Pella, IA is $1,145. This is -41%, or $805, lower than the national average.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,145

increased by11%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

29

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Pella, IA is $1,145. This is -41%, or $805, lower than the national average.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

8%
73%
16%
3%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

Households

65%
35%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Pella, IA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Pella, IA have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 11% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Pella, IA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Pella, IA is $1,105. A 1-bedroom apartment in Pella, IA costs about $955 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,145. Houses for rent in Pella, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,775.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$775

3%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,145

3%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,445

2%

49%

4 bedroom

$2,200

1%

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,145

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,445

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

49%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Pella, 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.

Compare rent prices in Pella, IA to other cities

Median rent prices in Pella, IA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Ames, IA.

Pella

Median rent price$1,145
decreased by41%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,025
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pella, IA is 12% higher than the median rent in Ames, IA.

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Main Street Investors; (Broadway Street Pella) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

Main Street Investors; (Broadway Street Pella)

1015 Broadway St, Pella, IA 50219

2 beds

1 bath

$850–$975

Apartment for rent

Lunar Properties 806 Jefferson St. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Lunar Properties 806 Jefferson St.

806 Jefferson St, Pella, IA 50219

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

Hallcrest Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

Hallcrest Apartments

409 E 15th St, Pella, IA 50219

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

View Pointe by Kading - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

View Pointe by Kading

1191 W 16th St, Pella, IA 50219

3 beds

1 bath

$1,145–$1,445

Apartment for rent

406 E 15th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Pella

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,395

House for rent

Available May 9

410 E 15th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Pella

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,395

House for rent

Available May 9

2256 Fairfax Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Pella

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,445

Condo for rent

Available Jun 6