Rent in Urbandale, IA
Across Urbandale's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,503 a month, with figures from $1,138–$1,790. The highest typical rent is in 50323 ($1,737) and the lowest in 50322 ($1,269). Owner-occupied homes in Polk County pay about 1.68% 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 | $1,261 | $1,012–$1,450 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $1,315 | $1,057–$1,510 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $1,503 | $1,138–$1,790 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $1,896 | $1,599–$2,440 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $2,129 | $1,556–$2,500 | 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).
Urbandale ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Urbandale, IA?
- About $1,503 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,138–$1,790. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Urbandale, IA?
- About $1,315 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,057–$1,510. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Urbandale, IA?
- About $1,896 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,599–$2,440. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Urbandale, IA?
- About $1,261 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,012–$1,450. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Urbandale, IA?
- About $2,129 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,556–$2,500. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Urbandale ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 50323 has the highest typical rent at $1,737 a month, and 50322 the lowest at $1,269.
- What is the property tax rate in Urbandale, IA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Polk County pay a typical 1.68% 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 Urbandale 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).