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Rent Prices in Wapello County, IA
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) by number of bedrooms. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Median rent
- $920/mo
- Iowa $972/mo
- 2-bedroom median rent
- $941/mo
- Iowa $989/mo
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 47.6%
- Iowa 43.9%
- Renter households
- 4,422
- Iowa 372,311
Median rent by number of bedrooms
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities
| Bedrooms | Median rent |
|---|---|
| Studio (no bedroom) | $590/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $675/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $941/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,262/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $946/mo |
| 5 or more bedrooms | Not reported |
Rent as a share of income
Renter households where the share could be computed
- Pay 30% or more of income1,93847.6%
- Pay 50% or more of income1,11127.3%
The median renter household spends 28.8% of its income on rent.
HUD Fair Market Rent, fiscal year 2027
Wapello County, IA
2 bedrooms: $1,076/mo. HUD Fair Market Rent is used for housing assistance and is not an asking rent.
How it compares
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| Area | Median rent | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | Renters paying 30%+ of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wapello County, IA | $920/mo | $675/mo | $941/mo | $1,262/mo | 47.6% |
| Iowa | $972/mo | $770/mo | $989/mo | $1,201/mo | 43.9% |
| United States | $1,413/mo | $1,235/mo | $1,407/mo | $1,584/mo | 51.1% |
Cities and towns in Wapello County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Median rent | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | Renters paying 30%+ of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottumwa | $921/mo | $703/mo | $940/mo | $1,230/mo | 48.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median rent in Wapello County, IA?
- The median gross rent in Wapello County, IA is $920 a month, and a typical 2-bedroom rents for $941/mo.
- How does Wapello County compare with Iowa?
- The median rent in Wapello County is $920/mo, compared with $972/mo for Iowa as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates