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Clive
Clive, IA Area Guide
Clive is encompassed by modern comforts, near a living history museum!
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Clive is northwest of Des Moines and has been recognized for its Greenbelt Park and Trail System in the community.
Before it was the modern, family-friendly suburb it is today, Clive got its humble beginnings as a mining and railroad town. Many small businesses reside here, especially along 86th Street. University Avenue has a ton of department stores, book shops, and grocery stores. You’ll also find the Valley West Mall and Shoppes at Three Fountains on University, too.
Residents of Clive enjoy having Interstate 35 just a few short minutes from their affordable apartments. Many locals like to play golf at the nearby courses, or take the kids to the living history museum just north of the city.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Clive, IA is $815 for a studio, $887 for one bedroom, $1,075 for two bedrooms, and $1,541 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Clive has increased by 0.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$887/month
785 Sq Ft
House
$2,152/month
1,685 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,801/month
1,419 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Clive, IA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
50
/ 100
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Minimal Transit
1
/ 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
55
/ 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
Public
Grades PK-5
Indian Hills Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Living History Farms
- Westchester Park
- American Legion Park
- Drake Municipal Observatory
- Raccoon River Park and Nature Lodge
Military Bases
Airports
- Des Moines International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.