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Last updated on May 27, 2026
Average rent in
Sioux City, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 27, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Sioux City
$1,087/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Sioux City is $1,087 per month as of May 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $862 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sioux City
36
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Sioux City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Sioux City, IA
Average rent prices in Sioux City have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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
Sioux City, IA
Rent prices in Sioux City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sioux City is $1,062, whereas a house costs $1,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Sioux City run $1,048 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $650 |  5% | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $1,048 | 2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,150 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,352 | 9% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $1,600 | 24% | 20% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Sioux City | $1,097 | |
Indian Hills | $1,132 | |
Leeds | $1,100 | |
Polack Hill | $1,002 | |
Riverside | $1,135 | |
Rose Hill | $1,115 | |
Southern Hills | $1,150 | |
Springdale | $1,150 | |
The Heights | $1,150 | |
The Near North Side | $1,090 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,062 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,200 | 20% | - | |
Houses | $1,450 | 10% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$650
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,048
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,352
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
24%
Last year
20%
Downtown Sioux City
Average rent
$1,097
Indian Hills
Average rent
$1,132
Southern Hills
Average rent
$1,150
The Near North Side
Average rent
$1,090
Rose Hill
Average rent
$1,115
Riverside
Average rent
$1,135
Polack Hill
Average rent
$1,002
Leeds
Average rent
$1,100
Springdale
Average rent
$1,150
The Heights
Average rent
$1,150
Apartments
Average rent
$1,062
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
20%
Houses
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
10%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Sioux 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 Sioux City, IA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Sioux City and Bellevue by all bedroom counts and property types.
Sioux City
44%lower than the national median
36%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sioux City, IA is 12% lower than the median rent in Bellevue, NE.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,241
1%$1,100
9%$1,200
4%$1,241
26%$1,300
5%$1,250
2%$1,579
1%$1,132
1%$1,110
2%$1,440
23%$825
23%$992
10%Cost of living in Sioux City, IA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 15% lower |
| Groceries | 14% lower |
| Health | 1% lower |
| Housing | 42% lower |
| Transportation | 4% higher |
| Utilities | 20% lower |
Discover rentals in Sioux City, IA
14h ago
1301 S Westcott St, Sioux City, IA 51106
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1108 River Dr S, Sioux City, IA 51109
2 beds
1 bath
$900–$935
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Sioux City
4516 3rd Ave, Sioux City, IA 51106
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Sioux City
2430 Williams Ave, Sioux City, IA 51106
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Polack Hill house for rent in Sioux City
2622 Ridge Ave, Sioux City, IA 51106
3 beds
2 baths
$2,600
House for rent
Available Mar 15
18h ago
705 Douglas St, Sioux City, IA 51101
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,375–$2,175
Apartment for rent
6h ago
5800 Sunnybrook Plz, Sioux City, IA 51106
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$945–$1,965
Apartment for rent
5h ago
1220 4th St, Sioux City, IA 51101
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,765
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
1800 Indian Hills Dr, Sioux City, IA 51104
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$975–$1,595
Apartment for rent
18h ago
705 Douglas St, Sioux City, IA 51101
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,375–$2,175
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1108 River Dr S, Sioux City, IA 51109
2 beds
1 bath
$900–$935
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
301 Wesley Pkwy, Sioux City, IA 51103
1 bed
1 bath
$1,097
Apartment for rent
4d ago
130 Nebraska St, Sioux City, IA 51101
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,225
Apartment for rent
18h ago
705 Douglas St, Sioux City, IA 51101
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,375–$2,175
Apartment for rent
6h ago
5800 Sunnybrook Plz, Sioux City, IA 51106
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$945–$1,965
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1108 River Dr S, Sioux City, IA 51109
2 beds
1 bath
$900–$935
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Sioux City apartment for rent in Sioux City
1 bed
1 bath
$1,225
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1220 4th St, Sioux City, IA 51101
2 beds
2 baths
$1,765
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
4001 4001 Orleans Ave - 1818 S St Aubin St, Sioux City, IA 51106
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5h ago
1003 Pierce St, Sioux City, IA 51105
Studio
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Sioux City, IA
Quick answers to common questions about the Sioux City rental market.
How much is rent in Sioux City?
The average rent in Sioux City is $1,087 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sioux City?
Average rent prices in Sioux City have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Sioux City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Sioux City is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $862 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Sioux City?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Sioux City are Polack Hill ($1,002/mo), The Near North Side ($1,090/mo), and Downtown Sioux City ($1,097/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Sioux City?
To comfortably afford rent in Sioux City, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Sioux City?
Sioux City's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,000 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,300 per month. One-bedroom rents increased 1.4% from the previous year, and two-bedroom rents rose 2.2% annually.
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).