What is the average apartment size in Council Bluffs?

The average size for a Council Bluffs, IA apartment is 893 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Council Bluffs?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Council Bluffs is $1,245 per month, a 3.12% increase from last years average of $1,208.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Council Bluffs?

In Council Bluffs, studios rent for $1,029 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,110 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,354 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,444 per month

What is the average apartment size in Council Bluffs?

The typical apartment in Council Bluffs offers about 893 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Council Bluffs?

Studio apartments in Council Bluffs average 471 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 731 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,023 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,170 sq. ft.

Council Bluffs, IA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Council Bluffs?

The typical rent budget in Council Bluffs ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 67% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Council Bluffs?

In Council Bluffs, 36% of households rent while 64% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Council Bluffs is $1,245, a 3.12% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,208.

Studio Apartments at $1,029 offer the most budget-friendly option with 471 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 731 square feet for $1,110, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,354 offer 1,023 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,170 sq ft) for $1,444, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Council Bluffs, IA

Last updated: February 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,245	893 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,029	471 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,110	731 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,354	1,023 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,444	1,170 sq. ft.

Council Bluffs, IA rent trends

Rental prices in Council Bluffs, IA have increased by 3.12% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,208 to $1,245.

What's the typical rent budget in Council Bluffs, IA?

The largest share of rentals in Council Bluffs, IA (67%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Council Bluffs, IA?

9,308 or 36% of the households in Council Bluffs, IA are renter-occupied while 16,586 or 64% are owner-occupied.

How Council Bluffs Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Council Bluffs	$1,245
Cedar Rapids	$1,073
Des Moines	$1,096
Davenport	$992
West Des Moines	$1,228
Waukee	$1,404
Ankeny	$1,361
Iowa City	$1,497
Ames	$1,370
Bettendorf	$1,316
Marion	$838
Omaha, NE	$1,305
Bellevue, NE	$1,400
Fremont, NE	$1,102
La Vista, NE	$1,319
Papillion, NE	$1,404
Blair, NE	$1,132
Gretna, NE	$1,542
Ralston, NE	$1,275

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Council Bluffs apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.