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Rental Market Trends in Clive, IA

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Clive, IA is $906/month.

Rent in Clive is 46% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$906/month

Average Rent

785 Sq Ft

Average Size

+2.5%

Change / Year

622

Available Apartments

Clive rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Clive average $857 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Clive average $906 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Clive average $1,123 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Clive average $1,588 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$857/month
516 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$906/month
785 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,123/month
940 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,588/month
1,213 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,406/month
1,595 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,642/month
2,014 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,576/month
1,338 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,946/month
1,590 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Clive, IA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.5%, which averages out to $23 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Clive, IA

September 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Clive, IA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
73% $700 - $1,000/month
13% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
13% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Clive is $906, you’ll want to make about $3,020 per month or $36,240 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.

City

Clive, IA

622 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Clive, IA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Clive, IA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Compare Rent Trends Nearby

Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.

  • Urbandale

    Urbandale

    Avg Rent: $968/month

  • Grimes

    Grimes

    Avg Rent: $1,127/month

  • Windsor Heights

    Windsor Heights

    Avg Rent: $1,197/month

  • Waukee

    Waukee

    Avg Rent: $1,101/month

  • West Des Moines

    West Des Moines

    Avg Rent: $1,129/month

  • Johnston

    Johnston

    Avg Rent: $1,111/month

  • Cumming

    Cumming

    Avg Rent: $1,298/month

Apartment Communities in Clive We Think You'll Love

Brick Towne at Prairie Crossing

Brick Towne at Prairie Crossing

731 NE Venture Dr,
Waukee, IA 50263

Studio - 2 Beds | $725 - $1,100

Sun Prairie & Vista Court

Sun Prairie & Vista Court

5901 Vista Dr,
West Des Moines, IA 50266

1-3 Beds | $885 - $1,633

Alice Patricia

Alice Patricia

714 NE Alices Rd,
Waukee, IA 50263

1-3 Beds | $1,064 - $1,522

Olde English Village

Olde English Village

1201 Office Park Rd,
West Des Moines, IA 50265

1-2 Beds | $845 - $1,030

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Clive?

The average rent in Clive is $906 per month, which is 45.6% lower than the national average of $1,664.

What is the average rent for a house in Clive?

The average rent for a house in Clive, IA is $2,406 per month.

What is the average rent for a townhome in Clive?

The average rent for a townhome in Clive, IA is $1,576 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Clive?

Rents in Clive, IA are increasing, with prices up 2.5% year-over-year and $23 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Clive?

In Clive, IA, 73% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Iowa Clive Rental Trends

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 September 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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