Fort Dodge, IA rental market

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Last updated July 5, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Fort Dodge, IA is $800.

Average rent

$800

Month-over-month change

+$100

Year-over-year change

+$115

Available rentals

35

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $525 to $1,800.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$5003
$6009
$7008
$8004
$9005
$1,0004
$1,1001
$1,2002
$1,3002
$1,5002
$1,6002
$1,7001
$1,800+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $115 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$850$760
Feb$825$750
Mar$725$735
Apr$775$750
May$780$700
Jun$780$700
Jul$705$795
Aug$695No data
Sep$725No data
Oct$850No data
Nov$856No data
Dec$825No data

Market temperature

The Fort Dodge, 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.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Fort Dodge, IA is 60% lower than the national average.

Fort Dodge, IAvs.

$800

$2,014

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Fort Dodge, IA?

The average rent in Fort Dodge, IA is $800.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Fort Dodge, IA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Fort Dodge, IA is $695 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Fort Dodge, IA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Fort Dodge, IA is $675 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Fort Dodge, IA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Fort Dodge, IA is $970 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Fort Dodge, IA?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Fort Dodge, IA is $1,300 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Fort Dodge, IA?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Fort Dodge, IA is $600 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Fort Dodge, IA?

Houses in Fort Dodge, IA rent between $525 - $1,800 with an average rent of $800.

8. How has the rent in Fort Dodge, IA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Fort Dodge, IA increased by $115

9. How much has the rent in Fort Dodge, IA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Fort Dodge, IA increased by $100

10. How many available rentals are there in Fort Dodge, IA?

There are currently 35 rentals available in Fort Dodge, IA.

11. How do rent prices in Fort Dodge, IA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Fort Dodge, IA is $800 — 60.28% lower the national average of $2,014.

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