Last updated on May 23, 2026

Average rent in
Windsor Heights, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Windsor Heights

$1,167/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Windsor Heights is $1,167 per month as of May 2026. This is 40% below the national average rent, or $781 less per month.

$1.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Windsor Heights

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Windsor Heights rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Windsor Heights, IA

Average rent prices in Windsor Heights have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 Windsor Heights, IA

Rent prices in Windsor Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Windsor Heights is $1,128, whereas a house costs $1,725. 1-bedroom apartments in Windsor Heights run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,295.

Listings

Studio

$765

2%

-

1 bedroom

$920

2%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,295

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,200

6%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,295

52%

31%

Studio

Average rent

$765

Last 30 days

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$920

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

52%

Last year

31%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Windsor Heights, 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 Windsor Heights, IA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Windsor Heights and Ames by all bedroom counts and property types.

Windsor Heights

Median rent price$1,167
decreased by40%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$980
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Windsor Heights, IA is 19% higher than the median rent in Ames, IA.

Discover rentals in Windsor Heights, IA

Manor Heights - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.3

Very good

Manor Heights

2226 68th St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

1145 65th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Windsor Heights

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

$1,174

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available Apr 20

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Frequently asked questions for Windsor Heights, IA

Quick answers to common questions about the Windsor Heights rental market.

How much is rent in Windsor Heights?

The average rent in Windsor Heights is $1,167 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Windsor Heights?

Average rent prices in Windsor Heights have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Windsor Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Windsor Heights is 40% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $781 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Windsor Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in Windsor Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $47,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Windsor Heights?

Windsor Heights offers good options for pet owners, with 42% of rental listings welcoming animal companions. This makes pet-friendly policies one of the most common amenities available in the local rental market.

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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