Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Average rent in
Pella, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Pella
$1,100/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Pella is $1,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $850 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Pella
27
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Pella rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Pella, IA
Average rent prices in Pella have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Pella, IA
Rent prices in Pella vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Pella is $1,045, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Pella run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $645 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $985 |  6% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,095 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,420 | 3% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $1,850 | 24% | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Pella, IA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,045 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,272 | 30% | - | |
Houses | $1,650 | 13% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$645
1 bedroom
Average rent
$985
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,420
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
24%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Pella, IA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,045
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,272
Last 30 days
30%
Houses
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
13%
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.
How does rent in Pella, IA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Pella and Ames by all bedroom counts and property types.
Pella
44%lower than the national median
51%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Pella, IA is 14% higher than the median rent in Ames, IA.
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Discover rentals in Pella, IA
1d ago
1015 Broadway St, Pella, IA 50219
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
4d ago
806 Jefferson St, Pella, IA 50219
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
304 E 3rd St, Pella, IA 50219
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
409 E 15th St, Pella, IA 50219
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Pella
3 beds
3 baths
$2,950
House for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Pella
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
Condo for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Pella
929 Broadway St, Pella, IA 50219
2 beds
2 baths
$1,850
House for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Pella
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
House for rent
3d ago
1191 W 16th St, Pella, IA 50219
3 beds
1 bath
$1,145
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1000 Hazel St, Pella, IA 50219
1 bed
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Pella
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,795
House for rent
3d ago
1191 W 16th St, Pella, IA 50219
3 beds
1 bath
$1,145
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1000 Hazel St, Pella, IA 50219
1 bed
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1004 Main St, Pella, IA 50219
1 bed
1 bath
$900–$975
Apartment for rent
3d ago
410 E 15th St, Pella, IA 50219
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,145–$1,395
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1015 Broadway St, Pella, IA 50219
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1191 W 16th St, Pella, IA 50219
3 beds
1 bath
$1,145
Apartment for rent
3d ago
205 Oskaloosa St, Pella, IA 50219
1 bed
1 bath
$925–$945
Apartment for rent
3d ago
410 E 15th St, Pella, IA 50219
3 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Pella, IA
Quick answers to common questions about the Pella rental market.
How much is rent in Pella?
The average rent in Pella is $1,100 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Pella?
Average rent prices in Pella have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Pella rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Pella is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Pella?
To comfortably afford rent in Pella, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Pella?
The median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Pella, IA is $943, while a two-bedroom apartment averages $1,220.
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).