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Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
Polk City, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Polk City
$1,432/mo
43%vs previous year
The average rent in Polk City is $1,432 per month as of July 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $498 less per month.
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Total rentals
Available rentals in Polk City
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Polk City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Polk City, IA
Average rent prices in Polk City have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 43% 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
Polk City, IA
Rent prices in Polk City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Polk City is $1,245, whereas a house costs $2,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Polk City run $1,397 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,354.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $986 | 8% | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,363 | 2% | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,195 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,595 | No Change |  3% |
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 Polk City, IA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,245 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $975 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,050 | No Change | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$986
Last 30 days
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,363
Last 30 days
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,595
Last year
3%
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 Polk City, IA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,245
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$975
Houses
Average rent
$2,050
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.
How does rent in Polk City, IA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Polk City and Baxter by all bedroom counts and property types.
Polk City
26%lower than the national median
49%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Polk City, IA is 47% higher than the median rent in Baxter, IA.
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4d ago
908 Lincoln Way, Polk City, IA 50226
4 beds
3 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
4d ago
924 Lincoln Way, Polk City, IA 50226
4 beds
3 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
4d ago
924 Lincoln Way, Polk City, IA 50226
4 beds
3 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
4d ago
908 Lincoln Way, Polk City, IA 50226
4 beds
3 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Polk City, IA
Quick answers to common questions about the Polk City rental market.
How much is rent in Polk City?
The average rent in Polk City is $1,432 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Polk City?
Average rent prices in Polk City have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 43% since last year.
How does Polk City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Polk City is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $498 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Polk City?
To comfortably afford rent in Polk City, you'd need to earn approximately $57,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Polk City?
Based on our current listings, Polk City welcomes pet owners with 71% of rentals being pet-friendly. With about 7 apartments available monthly, this works out to roughly 5 pet-welcoming options each month.
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).