What's the average rent in Fort Dodge, IA?

Rental Market Trends in Fort Dodge, IA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Fort Dodge, IA is $800 per month, which is 59% lower than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$800

15.1%$105 increase month-over-month

11.9%$85 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$866

HOUSES

$1,095

TOWNHOUSES

$800

As of July 2026, townhomes are the most affordable rental option in Fort Dodge, IA at $800 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $1,095 per month. Apartments average $866 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$665
2 Bedrooms	$850
3 Bedrooms	$1,600
4 Bedrooms	$600
All	$800

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Fort Dodge, IA is $665 per month, followed by $850 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,600 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $600 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$750
2 Bedrooms	$700
3 Bedrooms	—
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$700

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Fort Dodge, IA is $750 per month, followed by $700 for a 2 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$850
3 Bedrooms	$1,600
4 Bedrooms	$600
All	$1,095

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom house in Fort Dodge, IA is $850 per month, followed by $1,600 for a 3 bedroom house, and $600 for a 4 bedroom house.