What's the average rent in Clear Lake, IA?

Rental Market Trends in Clear Lake, IA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Clear Lake, IA is $1,269 per month, which is 34% lower than the national average rent of $1,910 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,269

-25.4%-$431 decrease month-over-month

45.0%$394 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$1,195

HOUSES

$1,878

TOWNHOUSES

$850

As of May 2026, townhomes are the most affordable rental option in Clear Lake, IA at $850 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $1,878 per month. Apartments average $1,195 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$725
2 Bedrooms	$950
3 Bedrooms	$2,350
4 Bedrooms	$2,200
All	$1,269

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Clear Lake, IA is $725 per month, followed by $950 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,350 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,200 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$850
3 Bedrooms	$2,750
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$850

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Clear Lake, IA is $850 per month, followed by $2,750 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,500
2 Bedrooms	$950
3 Bedrooms	$2,350
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$1,500

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Clear Lake, IA is $1,500 per month, followed by $950 for a 2 bedroom apartment, and $2,350 for a 3 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$950
3 Bedrooms	$1,050
4 Bedrooms	$2,200
All	$1,878

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom house in Clear Lake, IA is $950 per month, followed by $1,050 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,200 for a 4 bedroom house.