Council Bluffs, IA rental market
What is the average rent in Council Bluffs, IA?
Last updated July 1, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Council Bluffs, IA is $1,288.
Average rent
$1,288
Month-over-month change
-$90
Year-over-year change
-$107
Available rentals
107
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $615 to $3,650.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $600 | 1 |
| $700 | 8 |
| $800 | 13 |
| $900 | 15 |
| $1,000 | 7 |
| $1,100 | 11 |
| $1,200 | 12 |
| $1,300 | 9 |
| $1,400 | 7 |
| $1,500 | 8 |
| $1,600 | 3 |
| $1,700 | 1 |
| $1,800 | 3 |
| $1,900 | 5 |
| $2,000 | 2 |
| $2,100 | 1 |
| $2,300 | 1 |
| $2,900 | 20 |
| $3,600+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $107 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,400 | $1,300 |
| Feb | $1,195 | $1,200 |
| Mar | $1,195 | $1,285 |
| Apr | $1,300 | $1,250 |
| May | $1,394 | $1,257 |
| Jun | $1,307 | $1,349 |
| Jul | $1,395 | $1,288 |
| Aug | $1,425 | No data |
| Sep | $1,329 | No data |
| Oct | $1,395 | No data |
| Nov | $1,393 | No data |
| Dec | $1,350 | No data |
Market temperature
The Council Bluffs, IA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Council Bluffs, IA is 36% lower than the national average.
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