Last updated on October 6, 2026

Average rent in
Windsor Heights, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Windsor Heights

$1,365/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Windsor Heights is $1,365 per month as of October 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $535 less per month.

$1.42

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Windsor Heights

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Windsor Heights rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Windsor Heights, IA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Windsor Heights, IA

Average rent prices in Windsor Heights have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $1,275, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Windsor Heights run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

Studio

$777

No Change

7%

1 bedroom

$840

3%

13%

2 bedroom

$1,447

36%

69%

3 bedroom

$1,305

16%

16%

4 bedroom

$2,995

5%

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Studio

Average rent

$777

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$840

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,447

Last 30 days

36%

Last year

69%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,305

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

5%

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$1,365
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$970
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Windsor Heights, IA is 41% higher than the median rent in Ames, IA.

Discover rentals in Windsor Heights, IA

Welcome to Manor Heights Apartments! - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

Welcome to Manor Heights Apartments!

2226 68th St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324

1–2 beds

1 bath

$745–$795

Windsor Chateau - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

4d ago

8

Very good

Windsor Chateau

1250 73rd St, Windsor Heights, IA 50324

2 beds

1 bath

$990

Price drop

6615 Washington Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Windsor Heights

2 beds

2 baths

$1,395

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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 $1,365 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Windsor Heights?

Average rent prices in Windsor Heights have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Windsor Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Windsor Heights is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $535 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 $55,000/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).

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