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Rental Market Trends in Charles City, IA

What is the average rent in Charles City, IA?

$520/month

Average Rent

627 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of August 2025, the average rent in Charles City, IA is $520 per month. This is 68% lower than the national average rent of $1,638/month, making renting in Charles City more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Charles City, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $520 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $613 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $740 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$520/month
627 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$613/month
770 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$740/month
912 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,039/month
1,280 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Charles City, IA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.2%, which averages out to $12 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated August 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Charles City, IA
Last Updated August 2025
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Charles City, IA
Percentage*
Rent Range
67% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Charles City, IA?

Because the average rent in Charles City is $520, you’ll want to make about $1,733 per month or $20,796 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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906 N Grand Ave

906 N Grand Ave

906 N Grand Ave,
Charles City, IA 50616

1 Bed | Call for Rent

906 N Grand Ave

906 N Grand Ave

906 N Grand Ave,
Charles City, IA 50616

2 Beds | $795

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UNION HOUSE APARTMENTS

123 N Main St,
Charles City, IA 50616

1-3 Beds | $840 - $1,500

810 Parkside Ln

810 Parkside Ln

810 Parkside Ln,
Charles City, IA 50616

2 Beds | $2,300

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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