Polk City, IA rental market
What is the average rent in Polk City, IA?
Last updated July 8, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Polk City, IA is $1,889.
Average rent
$1,889
Month-over-month change
-$306
Year-over-year change
-$611
Available rentals
6
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,295 to $2,500.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,200 | 1 |
| $1,300 | 1 |
| $1,800 | 1 |
| $2,200 | 1 |
| $2,400 | 2 |
| $2,500+ | 2 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $611 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,200 | $1,695 |
| Feb | $2,300 | $1,695 |
| Mar | $2,195 | $1,195 |
| Apr | $2,295 | $1,373 |
| May | $2,195 | $1,395 |
| Jun | $1,395 | $1,800 |
| Jul | $2,500 | $1,900 |
| Aug | $2,195 | No data |
| Sep | $1,750 | No data |
| Oct | $1,300 | No data |
| Nov | $1,700 | No data |
| Dec | $1,300 | No data |
Market temperature
The Polk City, IA rental market temperature is COOL. 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 Polk City, IA is 6% lower than the national average.
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