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Rental Market Trends in Fort Madison, IA

What is the average rent in Fort Madison, IA?

$668/month

Average Rent

646 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Fort Madison, IA is $668 per month. This is 59% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Fort Madison more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Fort Madison, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $668 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $675 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$668/month
646 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$675/month
766 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average 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 Fort Madison, IA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $7 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Fort Madison, IA
Last Updated March 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Fort Madison, IA
Percentage*
Rent Range
75% Below $700/month
25% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $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 Fort Madison, IA?

Because the average rent in Fort Madison is $668, you’ll want to make about $2,226 per month or $26,712 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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Fort Madison, IA

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836 Avenue F

836 Avenue F

836 Avenue F,
Fort Madison, IA 52627

$1,050 Total Monthly Price

1 Bed | 1 Month Lease

415 Avenue E

415 Avenue E

415 Avenue E,
Fort Madison, IA 52627

$875 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

2921 Avenue L

2921 Avenue L

2921 Avenue L,
Fort Madison, IA 52627

$735 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds | 1 Month Lease

Caspian Village Apartments

Caspian Village Apartments

701 E Pennington St,
West Burlington, IA 52655

$700 - $875

Studio - 2 Beds

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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