Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 7, 2026
Average rent in
Urbandale, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 7, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Urbandale rent stands today
Urbandale, IA rent rose 23.6% year over year to a current median of $1,495/month. Rent also increased 1.7% month over month, reaching a new peak above the previous high of $1,475/month in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Urbandale's median rent is 23.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median. The city offers a more accessible rental market with 52 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Urbandale are $950/month, 1-bedrooms are $1,099/month, and 2-bedrooms are $1,150/month. Larger units rent for $1,925/month for 3-bedrooms and $2,300/month for 4+ bedrooms, with $1,495/month as the citywide median.
Median rent
Median rent in Urbandale
$1,495/mo
24%vs previous year
The average rent in Urbandale is $1,495 per month as of July 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $455 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Urbandale
52
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Urbandale rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Urbandale, IA
Average rent prices in Urbandale have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 24% 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 $1,065, whereas a house costs $2,025. 1-bedroom apartments in Urbandale run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,041.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $950 | No Change |  64% | |
1 bedroom | $1,099 | 3% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,150 | No Change | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $1,925 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,300 | 1% | 1% |
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 Urbandale, IA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,065 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,350 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,025 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
64%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,099
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,925
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
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 Urbandale, IA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,065
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,025
Last 30 days
No Change
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
23%lower than the national median
45%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,077
36%$1,385
5%$2,075
56%$1,622
21%$998
6%$1,572
43%$900
12%$1,475
10%$995
47%$1,800
2%$1,390
8%$1,172
1%Discover rentals in Urbandale, IA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Urbandale
8806 Carole Cir, Urbandale, IA 50322
1 bed
1 bath
$395
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 8
3d ago
3821 66th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
1–2 beds
1 bath
$692–$1,013
Apartment for rent
15h ago
7511 Dennis Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
7715 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322
1–2 beds
1 bath
$850–$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Urbandale
5108 154th Cir, Urbandale, IA 50323
5 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available Jun 8
5d+ ago
House for rent in Urbandale
4 beds
4 baths
$3,495
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Urbandale
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,195
House for rent
4h ago
4400 154th St, Urbandale, IA 50323
2 beds
2 baths
$1,750–$1,800
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Urbandale
750 Se Westown Pkwy, Urbandale, IA 50263
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,100
$1,950
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Urbandale
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,350
$2,250
Price drop
House for rent
4h ago
4400 154th St, Urbandale, IA 50323
2 beds
2 baths
$1,750–$1,800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
7800 Iltis Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
2 beds
1 bath
$945–$1,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
15403 Aurora Ave #1, Urbandale, IA 50323
2 beds
1 bath
$999
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Urbandale
4747 170th Pl, Urbandale, IA 50323
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,000
House for rent
3d ago
3821 66th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
1–2 beds
1 bath
$692–$1,013
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3705 Elm Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$880–$1,085
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Urbandale
750 Se Westown Pkwy, Urbandale, IA 50263
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,100
$1,950
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Urbandale
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,350
$2,250
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
15403 Aurora Ave #1, Urbandale, IA 50323
2 beds
1 bath
$999
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
4m ago
Apartment for rent in Urbandale
2 beds
1.5 baths
$995
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 4
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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 July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Urbandale?
Average rent prices in Urbandale have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 24% since last year.
How does Urbandale rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Urbandale is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $455 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?
Urbandale one-bedroom apartments averaged around $910 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units reached around $1,100 per month. These figures reflect the current rental market in this Iowa suburb west of Des Moines.
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).