Last updated on June 20, 2026

Average rent in
Red Oak, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Red Oak

$697/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Red Oak is $697 per month as of June 2026. This is 64% below the national average rent, or $1,252 less per month.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Red Oak

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Red Oak rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $685, whereas a house costs $1,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Red Oak run $695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $625.

Listings

1 bedroom

$802

6%

43%

2 bedroom

$1,087

2%

131%

3 bedroom

$925

10%

22%

4 bedroom

$1,250

No Change

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$802

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

43%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,087

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

131%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

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$697
decreased by64%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Red Oak, IA is 60% lower than the median rent in Bennington, NE.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Bennington

$1,750

decreased by25%
Last year
Blair

$1,205

increased by56%
Last year
Boone

$950

increased by17%
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Carlisle

$850

increased by20%
Last year
Creston

$850

increased by14%
Last year
Crete

$1,004

increased by38%
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Discover rentals in Red Oak, IA

502 E Coolbaugh - 5 #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Red Oak

502 E Coolbaugh - 5

502 E Coolbaugh - 5 #5, Red Oak, IA 51566

2 beds

1 bath

$625

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 11

1804 E Summit St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Red Oak

Woodland Park - Red Oak - 1

1804 E Summit St #1, Red Oak, IA 51566

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Available May 18

1660 E Summit St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Red Oak

1660 E Summit St, Red Oak, IA 51566

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Condo for rent

Available May 15

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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 $697 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Red Oak?

Average rent prices in Red Oak have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Red Oak rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Red Oak is 64% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,252 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 $28,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Red Oak?

Red Oak offers pet-friendly options with approximately 29% of rental listings welcoming furry companions. With an average of 17 listings available monthly, renters with pets have several options to choose from in the local market.

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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