Virginia Square Apartments (100-103)
103 Virginia St,
Sioux City, IA 51101
1-2 Beds | $1,025 - $1,450
Rental Market Trends in Sioux City, IA
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Sioux City, IA is $972/month.
Rent in Sioux City is 42% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$972/month
Average Rent
687 Sq Ft
Average Size
+1.5%
Change / Year
450
Available Apartments
Sioux City rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Sioux City average $894 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Sioux City average $972 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Sioux City average $1,197 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Sioux City average $1,438 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Sioux City, IA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $15 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Sioux City, IA
July 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
16%
Below $700/month
13%
$700 - $1,000/month
64%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
7%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Sioux City, IA?
Because the average rent in Sioux City is $972, you’ll want to make about $3,240 per month or $38,880 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.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Sioux City, IA is 13.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Sioux City is 30.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $894 - $1,438. You can expect to pay 0.8% less for groceries, 15.3% less for utilities, and 5.8% less for transportation.
How does Sioux City, IA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Sioux City, 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Sioux City?
The average rent in Sioux City is $972 per month, which is 41.6% lower than the national average of $1,663.
What is the average rent for a house in Sioux City?
The average rent for a house in Sioux City, IA is $2,207 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Sioux City?
Rents in Sioux City, IA are increasing, with prices up 1.5% year-over-year and $15 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Sioux City?
In Sioux City, IA, 64% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 June 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.