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Rental Market Trends in Indianola, IA

What is the average rent in Indianola, IA?

$711/month

Average Rent

639 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Indianola, IA is $711 per month. This is 56% lower than the national average rent of $1,632/month, making renting in Indianola more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Indianola, you can expect to pay about $671 per month for a studio, $711 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $900 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,036 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$671/month
525 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$711/month
639 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$900/month
806 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,036/month
1,017 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 Indianola, IA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.9%, which averages out to $27 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated December 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Indianola, IA
Last Updated December 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Indianola, IA
Percentage*
Rent Range
14% Below $700/month
57% $700 - $1,000/month
29% $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 Indianola, IA?

Because the average rent in Indianola is $711, you’ll want to make about $2,370 per month or $28,440 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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610 E Scenic Valley Ave,
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$1,235 - $1,965

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1500 N 9th St,
Indianola, IA 50125

$1,110

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1203 E 1st Ave,
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Linden West

1203 W 2nd Ave,
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$1,100 - $1,300

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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