Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 22, 2026

Average rent in
Urbandale, IA

Last updated on February 22, 2026

Last updated on February 22, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Urbandale, IA is $1,325. This is -30%, or $575, lower than the national average.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,325

increased by16%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

43

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Urbandale, IA is $1,325. This is -30%, or $575, lower than the national average.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
52%
34%
6%
1%
$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 increased by 7% in the last month and have increased by 16% 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 $875 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,000. Houses for rent in Urbandale, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,995.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$875

9%

13%

2 bedroom

$1,143

4%

14%

3 bedroom

$1,995

1%

15%

4 bedroom

$2,400

6%

2%

Studio

$895

3%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,143

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

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$1,325
decreased by30%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,095
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Urbandale, IA is 21% higher than the median rent in Altoona, IA.

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Plaza Manor - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Plaza Manor

3821 66th St, Urbandale, IA 50322

1–2 beds

1 bath

$721–$1,059

Apartment for rent

Westpointe Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
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8h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Westpointe Apartments

2510 Canterbury Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$758–$1,705

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Sherwood Glen - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

15h ago

8.3

Very good

Sherwood Glen

8825 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$779–$1,262

Apartment for rent

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

2d 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

$795–$875

Apartment for rent

Bexley Urbandale - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Bexley Urbandale

7800 Iltis Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322

1–2 beds

1 bath

$875–$1,050

Apartment for rent

Walnut Lake Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Walnut Lake Apartments

4454 142nd St, Urbandale, IA 50323

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$929–$1,604

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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2753 100th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Urbandale

2BR/1.0BA

2753 100th St, Urbandale, IA 50322

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

4122 77th Street Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Urbandale

2 beds

1 bath

$1,125

Condo for rent

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