The Shores at Spirit Lake
2100 Royal Ave,
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
$925 - $1,825
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Spirit Lake, IA
What is the average rent in Spirit Lake, IA?
$953/month
Average Rent
638 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-1.9%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Spirit Lake, IA is $953 per month. This is 41% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in Spirit Lake more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Spirit Lake, you can expect to pay about $835 per month for a studio, $953 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,048 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,485 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Spirit Lake, IA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.9%, which averages out to $18 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 January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Spirit Lake, IA
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
29%
Below $700/month
14%
$700 - $1,000/month
57%
$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 Spirit Lake, IA?
Because the average rent in Spirit Lake is $953, you’ll want to make about $3,176 per month or $38,112 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 Spirit Lake, IA is 10.4% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Spirit Lake is 23.2% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $835 - $1,485. You can expect to pay 2.3% less for groceries, 11.8% more for utilities, and 20.9% more for transportation.
How does Spirit Lake, IA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Spirit Lake, 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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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.