The Most and Least Expensive Areas to Rent in Tama County, IA

Tama County renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in dark green areas.

 

Tama County, IA of rent costs by neighborhood
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On average, the cost of rent in Tama County is about $804 per month. This puts it in the 77th percentile compared to the state average cost of rent, which is $884. Households in Tama County have a median income of $4,919 per month so the average renter in Tama County is spending roughly 16% of their earnings on housing.

Nationally, and in Tama County, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in Tama County is $120,758 right now, which is lower than nearby counties, meaning that rents in Tama County also tend to be lower versus these nearby counties.

Higher rent prices are common in the southwestern parts of Tama County while lower rent rates are often available in southeastern areas.

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