Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 3, 2026
Average rent in
West Branch, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 3, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in West Branch
$1,309/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in West Branch is $1,309 per month as of May 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $640 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Branch
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of West Branch rentals at each price point
Rent trends in West Branch, IA
Average rent prices in West Branch have decreased by 1% 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 $1,150, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in West Branch run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,320.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,025 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $895 | No Change | 50% | |
2 bedroom | $1,299 |  5% | 19% | |
3 bedroom | $1,524 | No Change | 20% | |
4 bedroom | $2,375 | - | - |
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 West Branch, IA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,150 | 7% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,229 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,025
1 bedroom
Average rent
$895
Last year
50%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,299
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
19%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,524
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
20%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,375
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 West Branch, IA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
7%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Rooms
Average rent
$1,229
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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Branch
91 Marshall Ave #DB91, West Branch, IA 52358
3 beds
2 baths
$1,279
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Apartment for rent in West Branch
19 Lou Henry Ln #AM19, West Branch, IA 52358
3 beds
2 baths
$1,299
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Branch
72 Eisenhower St #GC72, West Branch, IA 52358
3 beds
2 baths
$1,299
Apartment for rent
4d ago
204 Sycamore Dr, West Branch, IA 52358
2 beds
2 baths
$1,320
Apartment for rent
20h ago
300 Hickory Dr, West Branch, IA 52358
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$1,350
Apartment for rent
20h ago
300 Hickory Dr, West Branch, IA 52358
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$1,350
Apartment for rent
4d ago
204 Sycamore Dr, West Branch, IA 52358
2 beds
2 baths
$1,320
Apartment for rent
4d ago
204 Sycamore Dr, West Branch, IA 52358
2 beds
2 baths
$1,320
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Branch
91 Marshall Ave #DB91, West Branch, IA 52358
3 beds
2 baths
$1,279
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Branch
72 Eisenhower St #GC72, West Branch, IA 52358
3 beds
2 baths
$1,299
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Branch
113 Hoover Blvd #FE113, West Branch, IA 52358
3 beds
2 baths
$1,329
Apartment 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 May 30, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Branch?
Average rent prices in West Branch have decreased by 1% 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 $640 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.
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).