What's the average rent in Urbandale, IA?

Rental Market Trends in Urbandale, IA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Urbandale, IA is $1,700 per month, which is 13% lower than the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,700

-5.3%-$95 decrease month-over-month

0.0%No change year over year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$999

HOUSES

$2,595

TOWNHOUSES

$1,875

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Urbandale, IA at $999 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,595 per month. Townhomes average $1,875 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$866
2 Bedrooms	$1,150
3 Bedrooms	$1,950
4 Bedrooms	$2,600
All	$1,700

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Urbandale, IA is $866 per month, followed by $1,150 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,950 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,600 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$1,600
3 Bedrooms	$1,950
4 Bedrooms	$2,295
All	$1,875

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Urbandale, IA is $1,600 per month, followed by $1,950 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,295 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$750
2 Bedrooms	$1,100
3 Bedrooms	$1,950
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$1,100

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Urbandale, IA is $750 per month, followed by $1,100 for a 2 bedroom apartment, and $1,950 for a 3 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$750
2 Bedrooms	$1,175
3 Bedrooms	$2,300
4 Bedrooms	$2,695
All	$2,595

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Urbandale, IA is $750 per month, followed by $1,175 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,300 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,695 for a 4 bedroom house.