Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 3, 2025

Average rent in
Urbandale, IA

Last updated on October 3, 2025

Last updated on October 3, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Urbandale, IA is $1,300. This is -34%, or $674, lower than the national average.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,300

increased by17%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

44

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Urbandale, IA is $1,300. This is -34%, or $674, lower than the national average.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
53%
23%
12%
6%
$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 decreased by 1% 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 $1,027. A 1-bedroom apartment in Urbandale, IA costs about $949 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,062. Houses for rent in Urbandale, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,120.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,099

18%

48%

2 bedroom

$1,180

6%

29%

3 bedroom

$1,872

4%

11%

4 bedroom

$2,495

5%

10%

Studio

$815

35%

32%

Studio

Average rent

$815

Last 30 days

35%

Last year

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,099

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

48%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,180

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

29%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,872

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

10%

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$1,300
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,395
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Urbandale, IA is 7% lower than the median rent in Altoona, IA.

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8806 Carole Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Urbandale

Executive Urbandale Housing Rental with Lake view

8806 Carole Cir, Urbandale, IA 50322

1 bed

1 bath

$395

Condo for rent

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Plaza Manor - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Plaza Manor

3821 66th St, Urbandale, IA 50322

1–3 beds

1 bath

$697–$1,011

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Sherwood Glen - Photo 1 of 1
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1d ago

8.8

Very good

Sherwood Glen

8825 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$755–$1,127

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Westpointe Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
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10h ago

9.6

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Westpointe Apartments

2510 Canterbury Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$763–$1,705

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Urban Green Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Urban Green Apartments

7715 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322

1–2 beds

1 bath

$850–$910

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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

$875–$1,050

Apartment for rent

Elm Village Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Elm Village Apartments

3705 Elm Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322

2–3 beds

1 bath

$912–$1,595

Apartment for rent

Walnut Lake Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.3

Excellent

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Walnut Lake Apartments

4454 142nd St, Urbandale, IA 50323

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$936–$1,842

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