Last updated on September 28, 2026

Average rent in
Pella, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Pella

$1,100/mo

decreased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pella is $1,100 per month as of September 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pella

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pella rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Pella, IA

Average rent prices in Pella have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 $1,097, whereas a house costs $1,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Pella run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,245.

Listings

Studio

$675

No Change

19%

1 bedroom

$900

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,245

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,335

16%

22%

4 bedroom

$2,750

No Change

5%

Studio

Average rent

$675

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,245

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,335

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last year

5%

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

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$975
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pella, IA is 13% higher than the median rent in Ames, IA.

Discover rentals in Pella, IA

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

408 E 15th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Pella

2 beds

1 bath

$1,045

Seiberling - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Seiberling

409 E 15th St, Pella, IA 50219

2 beds

1 bath

$1,075

413 Jefferson St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Pella

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

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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 September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pella?

Average rent prices in Pella have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

How does Pella rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pella is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 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.

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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