Last updated on August 22, 2026

Average rent in
Urbandale, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Urbandale

$1,495/mo

increased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Urbandale is $1,495 per month as of August 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $430 less per month.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Urbandale

49

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Urbandale rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Urbandale, IA

Average rent prices in Urbandale have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 20% 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 Urbandale, IA

Rent prices in Urbandale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Urbandale is $1,025, whereas a house costs $2,047. 1-bedroom apartments in Urbandale run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.

Listings

Studio

$815

1%

66%

1 bedroom

$1,170

1%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,150

1%

14%

3 bedroom

$1,950

4%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,695

8%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$815

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

66%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,170

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,695

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Urbandale, 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 Urbandale, IA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Urbandale and Altoona by all bedroom counts and property types.

Urbandale

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,079
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Urbandale, IA is 39% higher than the median rent in Altoona, IA.

Discover rentals in Urbandale, IA

Plaza Manor - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.8

Very good

Plaza Manor

3821 66th St, Urbandale, IA 50322

1–2 beds

1 bath

$667–$981

Apartment for rent

Sherwood Glen - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

37m ago

8.8

Very good

Sherwood Glen

8825 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$764–$1,185

Apartment for rent

2401 Rocklyn Drive & 6820 Holcomb Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

2401 Rocklyn Drive & 6820 Holcomb Avenue

2401 2401 Rocklyn Drive & 6820 Holcomb Avenue, Urbandale, IA 50322

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

Urban Green Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Urban Green Apartments

7715 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322

1–2 beds

1 bath

$865–$995

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Urbandale, IA

Quick answers to common questions about the Urbandale rental market.

How much is rent in Urbandale?

The average rent in Urbandale is $1,495 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Urbandale?

Average rent prices in Urbandale have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.

How does Urbandale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Urbandale is 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $430 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Urbandale?

To comfortably afford rent in Urbandale, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Urbandale?

January offers the lowest rents in Urbandale, with approximately 8% savings compared to October's peak pricing. Timing your search for winter months can result in better deals than fall apartment hunting.

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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