Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
West Branch, IA

Median rent

Median rent in West Branch

$1,309/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Branch is $1,309 per month as of July 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $635 less per month.

$1.82

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Branch

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Branch rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in West Branch, IA

Average rent prices in West Branch have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 West Branch, IA

Rent prices in West Branch vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Branch is $1,017, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in West Branch run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,320.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$925

3%

-

2 bedroom

$1,175

1%

23%

3 bedroom

$1,625

10%

28%

4 bedroom

$2,500

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

1 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

23%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,625

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

28%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

The table above reflects average rent prices in West Branch, 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.

Discover rentals in West Branch, IA

20 Bradley Ln #AC20 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in West Branch

SINGLE_FAMILY - West Branch, IA

20 Bradley Ln #AC20, West Branch, IA 52358

3 beds

2 baths

$1,279

House for rent

91 Marshall Ave #DB91 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in West Branch

SINGLE_FAMILY - West Branch, IA

91 Marshall Ave #DB91, West Branch, IA 52358

3 beds

2 baths

$1,279

House for rent

7 Grant St #GR7 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

4d ago

House for rent in West Branch

SINGLE_FAMILY - West Branch, IA

7 Grant St #GR7, West Branch, IA 52358

3 beds

2 baths

$1,299

House for rent

13 Lou Henry Ln #AM13 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in West Branch

SINGLE_FAMILY - West Branch, IA

13 Lou Henry Ln #AM13, West Branch, IA 52358

3 beds

2 baths

$1,299

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for West Branch, IA

Quick answers to common questions about the West Branch rental market.

How much is rent in West Branch?

The average rent in West Branch is $1,309 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Branch?

Average rent prices in West Branch have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does West Branch rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Branch is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $635 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in West Branch?

To comfortably afford rent in West Branch, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in West Branch?

Based on our current listings, 19% of West Branch apartments welcome pets, which works out to about 3 pet-friendly units each month across the city's average inventory of 16 listings.

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).

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