Last updated on August 17, 2026

Average rent in
Storm Lake, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Storm Lake

$825/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Storm Lake is $825 per month as of August 2026. This is 57% below the national average rent, or $1,100 less per month.

$1.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Storm Lake

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Storm Lake rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 Storm Lake, IA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Storm Lake, IA

Average rent prices in Storm Lake have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 $875, whereas a house costs $1,020. 1-bedroom apartments in Storm Lake run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $875.

Listings

1 bedroom

$712

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,035

3%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,177

1%

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$712

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,035

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,177

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

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 & Services9% lower
Groceries17% higher
Health54% higher
Housing45% lower
Transportation7% lower
Utilities4% higher

Discover rentals in Storm Lake, IA

1717 Tulip - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

1717 Tulip

1717 Tulip Ln, Storm Lake, IA 50588

3 beds

1 bath

$975

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 $825 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Storm Lake?

Average rent prices in Storm Lake have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.

How does Storm Lake rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Storm Lake is 57% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,100 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 $33,000/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).

Apartments for rent in Storm Lake