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Rental Market Trends in Jefferson, IA

What is the average rent in Jefferson, IA?

$474/month

Average Rent

655 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of May 2025, the average rent in Jefferson, IA is $474 per month. This is 71% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in Jefferson more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Jefferson, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $474 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $530 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $591 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$474/month
655 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$530/month
903 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$591/month
1,199 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 Jefferson, IA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to $3 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 May 2025
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Rent Ranges in Jefferson, IA
Last Updated May 2025
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Jefferson, IA
Percentage*
Rent Range
100% Below $700/month
0% $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 Jefferson, IA?

Because the average rent in Jefferson is $474, you’ll want to make about $1,580 per month or $18,960 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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Jefferson, IA

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Apartment Averages

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400 S Georgia St

400 S Georgia St

400 S Georgia St,
Jefferson, IA 50129

2 Beds | $850

1216 Westwood Dr

1216 Westwood Dr

1216 Westwood Dr,
Jefferson, IA 50129

1 Bed | $850

Perry Townhomes

Perry Townhomes

2018 Otley Ave,
Perry, IA 50220

3 Beds | $1,495 - $1,595

240 Lucinda St

240 Lucinda St

240 Lucinda St,
Perry, IA 50220

2 Beds | $1,195

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† 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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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