Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 8, 2026

Average rent in
Urbandale, IA

Last updated on April 8, 2026

Last updated on April 8, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Urbandale, IA is $1,430. This is -25%, or $486, lower than the national average.

$1.25

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,430

increased by17%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

48

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Urbandale, IA is $1,430. This is -25%, or $486, lower than the national average.

$1.25

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

10%
43%
37%
8%
2%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

78%
22%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Urbandale, IA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Urbandale, IA have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 17% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Urbandale, IA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Urbandale, IA is $973. A 1-bedroom apartment in Urbandale, IA costs about $865 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,025. Houses for rent in Urbandale, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,995.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$854

4%

25%

2 bedroom

$1,167

1%

14%

3 bedroom

$1,960

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,397

16%

12%

Studio

$895

7%

56%

Studio

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

56%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$854

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

25%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,167

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,960

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,397

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

12%

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.

Compare rent prices in Urbandale, IA to other cities

Median rent prices in Urbandale, IA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Altoona, IA.

Urbandale

Median rent price$1,430
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,110
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Urbandale, IA is 29% higher than the median rent in Altoona, IA.

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8806 Carole Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Urbandale

Executive Urbandale Housing Rental with Lake view

8806 Carole Cir, Urbandale, IA 50322

1 bed

1 bath

$395

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Plaza Manor - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

8.3

Very good

Plaza Manor

3821 66th St, Urbandale, IA 50322

1–2 beds

1 bath

$725–$1,028

Apartment for rent

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

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

2401 Rocklyn Drive & 6820 Holcomb Avenue

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

2 beds

1 bath

$725–$850

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Westpointe Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.6

Excellent

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Westpointe Apartments

2510 Canterbury Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$755–$1,496

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Elm Village Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

23h ago

8.8

Very good

Elm Village Apartments

3705 Elm Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$800–$1,185

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

$840–$940

Apartment for rent

Walnut Lake Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

3h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Walnut Lake Apartments

4454 142nd St, Urbandale, IA 50323

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$973–$1,745

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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Bexley Urbandale - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Bexley Urbandale

7800 Iltis Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322

2 beds

1 bath

$995–$1,095

Apartment for rent