Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 1, 2026
Average rent in
Storm Lake, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Storm Lake
$847/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Storm Lake is $847 per month as of June 2026. This is 57% below the national average rent, or $1,102 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Storm Lake
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Storm Lake rentals at each price point
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 8% 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 $812, whereas a house costs $977. 1-bedroom apartments in Storm Lake run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $875.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $750 | 6% |  4% | |
2 bedroom | $920 | 1% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,050 | 3% | 10% |
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 | $812 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $977 | 2% | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$920
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
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
$812
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$977
Last 30 days
2%
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 | 9% lower |
| Groceries | 17% higher |
| Health | 54% higher |
| Housing | 45% lower |
| Transportation | 7% lower |
| Utilities | 4% higher |
Discover rentals in Storm Lake, IA
1d ago
601 W 9th St, Storm Lake, IA 50588
1–2 beds
1 bath
$775–$875
Apartment for rent
4h ago
1405 Seneca St, Storm Lake, IA 50588
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$775–$975
Apartment for rent
1d ago
601 W 9th St, Storm Lake, IA 50588
1–2 beds
1 bath
$775–$875
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1555 E Milwaukee Ave, Storm Lake, IA 50588
3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,110–$1,399
House for rent
4h ago
1405 Seneca St, Storm Lake, IA 50588
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$775–$975
Apartment for rent
1d ago
601 W 9th St, Storm Lake, IA 50588
1–2 beds
1 bath
$775–$875
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1555 E Milwaukee Ave, Storm Lake, IA 50588
3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,110–$1,399
House for rent
4h ago
1405 Seneca St, Storm Lake, IA 50588
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$775–$975
Apartment for rent
1d 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 $847 per month as of June 27, 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 8% 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 $1,102 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 $34,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Storm Lake?
Storm Lake's rental market has a limited selection of listings, with an average of 23 available per month. Renters may need to act quickly when a suitable apartment becomes available due to the limited overall selection.
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).