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Average Rent Trends in Mason City, IA

Rent in Mason City, IA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent stayed about the same in Jun 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Jan 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jul 2025$650
Aug 2025$900
Sep 2025$900
Oct 2025$800
Nov 2025$900
Dec 2025$900
Jan 2026$800
Feb 2026$900
Mar 2026$900
Apr 2026$1,000
May 2026$800
Jun 2026$795
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In June 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Houses and Townhomes.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$575$800$2,600—$795
Townhomes—$1,400——$1,400
Apartments and Condos$650$800$2,750—$750
Houses—$950$1,300—$950
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Mason City, IA

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Mason City, IA?
    The average rent of an apartment in Mason City, IA is $757 per month. This is about 61% lower than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in Mason City, IA?
    The average rent of a house in Mason City, IA is $950 per month. This is about 51% lower than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a townhome in Mason City, IA?
    The average rent of a townhome in Mason City, IA is $1,400 per month. This is about 28% lower than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Mason City, IA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Mason City, IA was lowest in May 2025 when it was $650 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Mason City, IA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Mason City, IA was highest in Jan 2025 when it was $900 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Mason City, IA?
    The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Mason City, IA is $575 per month. That is about $75 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
  • How many available rental listings are in Mason City, IA?
    There are 38 available rental listings in Mason City, IA.
  • What are some zip codes in Mason City, IA?
    Mason City, IA includes zip codes such as: 50401, 50402.
  • What are some cities near Mason City, IA?
    Some nearby cities include: Rock Falls, Plymouth, Manly, Clear Lake, Nora Springs. These cities may have more rental options to explore.