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What Is the Average Rent in Lee County, Iowa?

$835/month 2.6%vs 2023 ($814)

County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Lee County, Iowa is $835/month (±$40), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $141,400 (±$10,936), and the median household income is $62,382/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Average Rent in Lee County, Iowa and Neighbouring Counties

Van Buren: $622Henry: $820Des Moines: $904Clark: $612Henderson: $764Lee County: $835Hancock: $782$622$820$904$612$764$835$782

Housing Metrics for Lee County, Iowa

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$835
Median Home Value$141,400
Median Household Income$62,382
Total Housing Units14,323
Renter-Occupied Units3,389
Renter-Occupied Share24%
Households Paying 50%+ Income576 households

Median Rent by Bedroom Count

BedroomMedian RentYoY
Studio$631-9.6%
1 BR$436-53.2%
2 BR$847-19.3%
3 BR$1,108-4.3%
4 BR$1,324-20.1%
5+ BR$978-11.6%

How does Lee County, Iowa compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all counties in Iowa.

Higher rent than 55% of counties in Iowa · 46th of 99

Cheapest: Palo Alto County($638)
Priciest: Dallas County($1,311)
#CountyValue
1Dallas County$1,311
2Polk County$1,149
3Johnson County$1,122
… 42 more …
46Lee County(you are here)$835
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97Palo Alto County$638
98Van Buren County$622
99Decatur County$611

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Lee County, Iowa?

The median gross rent in Lee County, Iowa is $835/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Lee County, Iowa?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Lee County, Iowa is $847/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$30. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Lee County, Iowa?

The median home value in Lee County, Iowa is $141,400 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Lee County are rent-burdened?

In Lee County, Iowa, 576 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Lee County, Iowa?

The median household income in Lee County, Iowa is $62,382/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $835 has a margin of error of ±$40. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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