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Rental Market Trends in Marshalltown, IA

What is the average rent in Marshalltown, IA?

$655/month

Average Rent

564 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Marshalltown, IA is $655 per month. This is 60% lower than the national average rent of $1,631/month, making renting in Marshalltown more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Marshalltown, you can expect to pay about $644 per month for a studio, $655 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $840 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,205 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$644/month
425 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$655/month
564 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$840/month
678 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,205/month
1,080 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 Marshalltown, IA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.6%, which averages out to $24 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 December 2025
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Market Trends Over Time

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

Because the average rent in Marshalltown is $655, you’ll want to make about $2,183 per month or $26,196 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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Marshalltown, IA 50158

$742 - $977

1-2 Beds

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602 Creekside Ln

602 Creekside Ln,
Marshalltown, IA 50158

$1,675

3 Beds

East Olive Apartments

East Olive Apartments

1702 Edgebrook Dr,
Marshalltown, IA 50158

$742 - $977

2 Beds

SUNDANCE MARSHALLTOWN APARTMENTS

SUNDANCE MARSHALLTOWN APARTMENTS

1407 S 7th Ave,
Marshalltown, IA 50158

$809 - $899

2-3 Beds

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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