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Rental Market Trends in Sioux City, IA

What is the average rent in Sioux City, IA?

$959/month

Average Rent

661 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of May 2025, the average rent in Sioux City, IA is $959 per month. This is 41% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in Sioux City more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Sioux City, you can expect to pay about $826 per month for a studio, $959 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,201 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,379 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$826/month
437 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$959/month
661 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,201/month
988 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,379/month
1,160 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,200/month
1,068 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,515/month
1,173 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 Sioux City, IA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $12 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 Sioux City, IA
Last Updated May 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Sioux City, IA
Percentage*
Rent Range
19% Below $700/month
19% $700 - $1,000/month
58% $1,001 - $1,500/month
5% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sioux City?

Based on current rent prices, Fairfax is the most affordable neighborhood in Sioux City.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Fairfax
$1,138/month
660 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Sioux City?

Based on current rent prices, Fairfax is the most expensive neighborhood in Sioux City.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Fairfax
$1,138/month
660 Sq Ft

Which Sioux City neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Sioux City with the most apartments available is Fairfax .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Fairfax
$1,138/month
660 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Sioux City is $959, you’ll want to make about $3,196 per month or $38,352 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 20.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Sioux City is 42.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $826 - $1,379. You can expect to pay 13.8% less for groceries, 19.8% less for utilities, and 4.2% more for transportation.

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103 Virginia St,
Sioux City, IA 51101

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Badgerow Flats

622 4th St,
Sioux City, IA 51101

1 Bed | $995 - $1,165

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705 Douglas St,
Sioux City, IA 51101

1-2 Beds | $1,275 - $2,065

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District 42 Apartments & Townhomes

5800 Sunnybrook Plz,
Sioux City, IA 51106

Studio - 2 Beds | $965 - $1,830

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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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