Last updated on November 4, 2026

Average rent in
Red Oak, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Red Oak

$747/mo

decreased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Red Oak is $747 per month as of October 2026. This is 61% below the national average rent, or $1,152 less per month.

$0.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Red Oak

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Red Oak rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Red Oak, IA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Red Oak, IA

Average rent prices in Red Oak have decreased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 15% 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 Red Oak, IA

Rent prices in Red Oak vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Red Oak is $700. 1-bedroom apartments in Red Oak run $695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $797.

Listings

Studio

$450

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$695

No Change

No Change

2 bedroom

$800

No Change

17%

3 bedroom

$900

No Change

21%

Studio

Average rent

$450

1 bedroom

Average rent

$695

2 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last year

21%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Red Oak, 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 Red Oak, IA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Red Oak and Bennington by all bedroom counts and property types.

Red Oak

Median rent price$747
decreased by61%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,975
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Red Oak, IA is 62% lower than the median rent in Bennington, NE.

Discover rentals in Red Oak, IA

601 E Reed - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

601 E Reed

601 E Reed St, Red Oak, IA 51566

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$450–$650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
200 E Joy St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Red Oak

200 East Joy - 1

200 E Joy St #1, Red Oak, IA 51566

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
200 E Joy - 1 #1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Red Oak

200 East Joy - 1

200 E Joy - 1 #1, Red Oak, IA 51566

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
City View Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

City View Apartments

2400 N 8th St, Red Oak, IA 51566

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$795–$895

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Red Oak, IA

Quick answers to common questions about the Red Oak rental market.

How much is rent in Red Oak?

The average rent in Red Oak is $747 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Red Oak?

Average rent prices in Red Oak have decreased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.

How does Red Oak rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Red Oak is 61% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,152 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Red Oak?

To comfortably afford rent in Red Oak, you'd need to earn approximately $30,000/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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