Rent in Council Bluffs, IA
Across Council Bluffs's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,165 a month, with figures from $1,056–$1,310. The highest typical rent is in 51501 ($1,183) and the lowest in 51503 ($1,147). Owner-occupied homes in Pottawattamie County pay about 1.57% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,061 | $990–$1,167 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $940 | $770–$1,100 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $1,165 | $1,056–$1,310 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $1,438 | $1,153–$1,740 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $1,612 | $1,188–$1,970 | 2 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Council Bluffs ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Council Bluffs, IA?
- About $1,165 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,056–$1,310. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Council Bluffs, IA?
- About $940 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $770–$1,100. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Council Bluffs, IA?
- About $1,438 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,153–$1,740. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Council Bluffs, IA?
- About $1,061 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $990–$1,167. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Council Bluffs, IA?
- About $1,612 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,188–$1,970. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Council Bluffs ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 51501 has the highest typical rent at $1,183 a month, and 51503 the lowest at $1,147.
- What is the property tax rate in Council Bluffs, IA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Pottawattamie County pay a typical 1.57% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Council Bluffs rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).