What is the average apartment size in Hiawatha?

The average size for a Hiawatha, IA apartment is 779 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 Hiawatha?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Hiawatha is $1,019 per month, a N/A from last years average of .

What is the average apartment size in Hiawatha?

The typical apartment in Hiawatha offers about 779 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Hiawatha, IA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Hiawatha?

The typical rent budget in Hiawatha ranges from to per month, with 62% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Hiawatha?

In Hiawatha, 33% of households rent while 67% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 11, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Hiawatha is $1,019, a N/A compared to the previous year, when the average rent was .

One-bedroom apartments provide 665 square feet for $1,033, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $985 offer 861 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Hiawatha, IA

Last updated: April 11, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,019	779 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,033	665 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$985	861 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Hiawatha, IA rent trends

What's the typical rent budget in Hiawatha, IA?

The largest share of rentals in Hiawatha, IA (62%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Hiawatha, IA?

975 or 33% of the households in Hiawatha, IA are renter-occupied while 1,961 or 67% are owner-occupied.

How Hiawatha Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Cedar Rapids	$1,066
Des Moines	$1,097
Davenport	$994
West Des Moines	$1,270
Waukee	$1,426
Ankeny	$1,385
Council Bluffs	$1,237
Iowa City	$1,507
Ames	$1,401
Bettendorf	$1,328
Coralville, IA	$1,361
Marion	$880
North Liberty, IA	$1,678
Hiawatha	$1,019

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 Hiawatha 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.