Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 6, 2026
Average rent in
Urbandale, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Urbandale
$1,412/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Urbandale is $1,412 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $488 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Urbandale
41
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 8% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $980, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Urbandale run $875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $980.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $855 |  3% | 65% | |
1 bedroom | $1,149 | 1% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,087 | 1% | 18% | |
3 bedroom | $1,950 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,697 | 1% | 16% |
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 | $980 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,347 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$855
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
65%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,149
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,087
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
18%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,697
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
16%
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
$980
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,347
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
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.
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
26%lower than the national median
43%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Urbandale, IA is 30% higher than the median rent in Altoona, IA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,089
29%$1,350
5%$1,150
$1,470
30%$995
11%$1,400
21%$895
13%$1,488
2%$1,475
31%$1,875
17%$1,355
2%$1,365
40%Discover rentals in Urbandale, IA
3d ago
3821 66th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
1–3 beds
1 bath
$659–$904
Apartment for rent
3d ago
8825 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$731–$1,063
Apartment for rent
18h ago
2401 2401 Rocklyn Drive & 6820 Holcomb Avenue, Urbandale, IA 50322
2 beds
1 bath
$845–$925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3705 Elm Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$880–$1,085
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Urbandale
12801 Oak Brook Dr, Urbandale, IA 50323
4 beds
3 baths
$3,199
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Urbandale
4 beds
3 baths
$3,199
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Urbandale
3 beds
3.5 baths
$2,400
House for rent
Available Sep 10
1d ago
3011 67th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Condo for rent
Available Oct 6
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Urbandale
14214 Springbrook Trl, Urbandale, IA 50111
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Urbandale
14420 Springbrook Trl, Urbandale, IA 50111
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,950
Apartment for rent
11h ago
7800 Iltis Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
2 beds
1 bath
$975–$1,125
Apartment for rent
1d ago
8301 Colby Pkwy, Urbandale, IA 50322
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$2,185
Apartment for rent
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
8825 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$731–$1,063
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Urbandale
15229 Alpine Dr, Urbandale, IA 50323
2 beds
2 baths
$1,475
House for rent
Available Sep 25
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Urbandale
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,395
Condo for rent
Available Aug 12
18h ago
2401 2401 Rocklyn Drive & 6820 Holcomb Avenue, Urbandale, IA 50322
2 beds
1 bath
$845–$925
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Urbandale
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,300
House for rent
3d ago
8825 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$731–$1,063
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3821 66th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
1 bed
1 bath
$672–$776
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 $1,412 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Urbandale?
Average rent prices in Urbandale have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Urbandale rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Urbandale is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $488 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 $56,000/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).