Sioux City

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Sioux City, IA

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A big city with historic gems along the Missouri River

Suburban Affordable Accessible Historic Museums Shopping

Nestled along the Missouri River where Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota converge, Sioux City combines historical heritage with modern amenities. The downtown area features the Sioux City Art Center, which showcases works by regional and national artists, and the restored Orpheum Theatre. Stone State Park offers hiking trails through the distinctive Loess Hills, while the Missouri Riverfront area provides recreational spaces, including the Anderson Dance Pavilion and Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center.

Housing options in Sioux City remain relatively affordable, with current average rents ranging from $811 for studios to $1,375 for three-bedroom units, showing modest year-over-year increases between 1-8%. The rental market includes various housing styles across different neighborhoods, from downtown apartments to suburban communities. The Morningside neighborhood features tree-lined streets near Morningside University, while the Historic Fourth Street District offers loft apartments in restored buildings. Several higher education institutions call Sioux City home, including Briar Cliff University and Western Iowa Tech Community College. The city's history as a river port earned it the nickname "Little Chicago" during the Prohibition era, and today it maintains its distinctive character while continuing to develop.

Explore the City

Catch up with neighbors at events in Sioux City.

Downtown Sioux City is full of life regardless of the day or time.

Stone State Park is a favorite place of residents to enjoy nature.

Rent Trends

As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in Sioux City, IA is $866 for a studio, $965 for one bedroom, $1,190 for two bedrooms, and $1,367 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sioux City has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$965/month
644 Sq Ft
House
$1,470/month
477 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Sioux City, IA is 13.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Sioux City is 29.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $867 - $1,382. You can expect to pay 0.8% less for groceries, 15.7% less for utilities, and 5.8% less for transportation.

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Transportation

53

Somewhat Walkable

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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.

27

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

42

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Sunnyside Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

262 Students

Perry Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

671 Students

Spalding Park Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

652 Students

Leeds Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

606 Students

Loess Hills Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

589 Students

East Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,067 Students

North Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,224 Students

West Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

864 Students

North High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,634 Students

East High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,495 Students

West High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,252 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
  • Stone State Park
  • Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve

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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 November 2025.