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What Is the Average Rent in Monroe County, Iowa?

$798/month 1.4%vs 2023 ($787)

County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Monroe County, Iowa is $798/month (±$171), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $156,300 (±$13,605), and the median household income is $70,996/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Average Rent in Monroe County, Iowa and Neighbouring Counties

Wapello: $920Mahaska: $793Marion: $884Appanoose: $784Lucas: $709Monroe County: $798$920$793$884$784$709$798

Housing Metrics for Monroe County, Iowa

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$798
Median Home Value$156,300
Median Household Income$70,996
Total Housing Units3,089
Renter-Occupied Units578
Renter-Occupied Share19%
Households Paying 50%+ Income74 households

Median Rent by Bedroom Count

BedroomMedian RentYoY
1 BR$427+29.8%
2 BR$886+52.2%
3 BR$1,095+30.5%

How does Monroe County, Iowa compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all counties in Iowa.

Higher rent than 44% of counties in Iowa · 56th 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
… 52 more …
56Monroe County(you are here)$798
… 40 more …
97Palo Alto County$638
98Van Buren County$622
99Decatur County$611

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Monroe County, Iowa?

The median gross rent in Monroe County, Iowa is $798/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 Monroe County, Iowa?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Monroe County, Iowa is $886/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$102. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

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

The median home value in Monroe County, Iowa is $156,300 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

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

In Monroe County, Iowa, 74 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 Monroe County, Iowa?

The median household income in Monroe County, Iowa is $70,996/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 $798 has a margin of error of ±$171. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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