Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 1, 2026

Average rent in
Polk City, IA

Last updated on February 1, 2026

Last updated on February 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Polk City, IA is $1,850. This is -3%, or $50, lower than the national average.

$1.41

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,850

increased by11%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

17

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Polk City, IA is $1,850. This is -3%, or $50, lower than the national average.

$1.41

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
39%
43%
13%
$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

89%
11%
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
Polk City, IA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Polk City, IA have increased by 8% 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
Polk City, IA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Polk City, IA is $1,400. A 1-bedroom apartment in Polk City, IA costs about $1,399 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,290. Houses for rent in Polk City, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,995.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$812

6%

22%

2 bedroom

$1,195

6%

27%

3 bedroom

$1,950

1%

-

4 bedroom

$2,400

34%

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$812

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

27%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

34%

Last year

19%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Polk City, 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 Polk City, IA to other cities

Median rent prices in Polk City, IA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Baxter, IA.

Polk City

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,110
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Polk City, IA is 67% higher than the median rent in Baxter, IA.

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608 Lincoln St #1, Polk City, IA 50226

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1 bath

$1,695

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Available Feb 14