Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 1, 2026
Average rent in
Storm Lake, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Storm Lake
$975/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Storm Lake is $975 per month as of September 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $925 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Storm Lake
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Storm Lake rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Storm Lake, IA
Average rent prices in Storm Lake have increased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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
Storm Lake, IA
Rent prices in Storm Lake vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Storm Lake is $862, whereas a house costs $1,145. 1-bedroom apartments in Storm Lake run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $875.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $737 | No Change | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $950 | 4% |  4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,245 | 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 Storm Lake, IA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $862 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,145 | No Change | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$737
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,245
Last 30 days
No Change
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 Storm Lake, IA.
Apartments
Average rent
$862
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,145
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Storm Lake, 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.
Cost of living in Storm Lake, 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 | 10% lower |
| Groceries | 23% higher |
| Health | 52% higher |
| Housing | 46% lower |
| Transportation | 1% higher |
| Utilities | 2% higher |
Discover rentals in Storm Lake, IA
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Storm Lake
600 W 9th St Trlr D #600D9, Storm Lake, IA 50588
3 beds
2 baths
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Storm Lake
W 8th St #605B8, Storm Lake, IA 50588
3 beds
2 baths
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Storm Lake
604 W 9th St Trlr B #604B9, Storm Lake, IA 50588
3 beds
2 baths
$995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1555 E Milwaukee Ave, Storm Lake, IA 50588
3 beds
1 bath
$1,145
House for rent
27m ago
303 W 10th St, Storm Lake, IA 50588
3 beds
2 baths
$1,399
House for rent
1d ago
1405 Seneca St, Storm Lake, IA 50588
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$775–$975
Apartment for rent
2d ago
601 W 9th St, Storm Lake, IA 50588
1–2 beds
1 bath
$775–$875
Apartment for rent
27m ago
303 W 10th St, Storm Lake, IA 50588
3 beds
2 baths
$1,399
House for rent
1d ago
1405 Seneca St, Storm Lake, IA 50588
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$775–$975
Apartment for rent
2d ago
601 W 9th St, Storm Lake, IA 50588
1–2 beds
1 bath
$775–$875
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1555 E Milwaukee Ave, Storm Lake, IA 50588
3 beds
1 bath
$1,145
House for rent
1d ago
1405 Seneca St, Storm Lake, IA 50588
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$775–$975
Apartment for rent
2d ago
601 W 9th St, Storm Lake, IA 50588
1–2 beds
1 bath
$775–$875
Apartment for rent
27m ago
303 W 10th St, Storm Lake, IA 50588
3 beds
2 baths
$1,399
House for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Storm Lake
600 W 9th St Trlr D #600D9, Storm Lake, IA 50588
3 beds
2 baths
$995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1405 Seneca St, Storm Lake, IA 50588
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$775–$975
Apartment for rent
2d ago
601 W 9th St, Storm Lake, IA 50588
1–2 beds
1 bath
$775–$875
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Storm Lake, IA
Quick answers to common questions about the Storm Lake rental market.
How much is rent in Storm Lake?
The average rent in Storm Lake is $975 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Storm Lake?
Average rent prices in Storm Lake have increased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Storm Lake rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Storm Lake is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $925 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Storm Lake?
To comfortably afford rent in Storm Lake, you'd need to earn approximately $39,000/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).