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Iowa Rental Market
Current rents by bedroom · top metro breakdowns · YoY trend
Mar 29, 2026
1 Bedroom
$725
2 Bedrooms
$885
3 Bedrooms
$1,373
YoY Trend
-0.5%
Days on Market
47d
Des Moines S
50315
1BR$775
2BR$995
3BR$1,445
YoY
-7.9%
DOM
44.81d
Listings
110
Cedar Rapids
52403
1BR$675
2BR$775
3BR$1,300
YoY
+6.9%
DOM
48.39d
Listings
64
Iowa Eviction Process
Complete timeline for removing a non-paying or violating tenant in Iowa
ESTIMATED TOTAL TIMELINE
Average total: 35 days from notice to possession. US average is ~50 days.
Security Deposit Rules
Iowa security deposit laws, limits, and return requirements
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Maximum Deposit
2 months
Per current statutes
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Return Deadline
14–45 days
After tenant vacates
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Itemization Required
Yes
Written itemization of deductions
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Interest Required
No
Required in some high-reg states
Rights & Responsibilities
What both parties are entitled to under Iowa law
✅ Landlord Rights
→No rent control
→Fast filing process
⚖️ Tenant Rights
→Habitability
→3-day pay or vacate cure period
Required Disclosures
Items you must disclose to tenants in Iowa before or at lease signing
📄 Lead paint
Rent Control Status
Iowa rent increase and rent control laws
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No Rent Control in Iowa
Iowa has no statewide rent control law. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice (typically 30 days for month-to-month, or at lease end for fixed terms).
Iowa Landlord FAQs
Common questions answered — also powers Google rich results
How long does eviction take in Iowa?+
The average eviction timeline in Iowa is 35 days from notice to possession. The pay-or-quit notice period is 3 days. Filing fee is $95.
What is the security deposit limit in Iowa?+
In Iowa, the security deposit maximum is 2 months. Landlords must return the deposit with an itemized statement of deductions.
Does Iowa have rent control?+
No. Iowa has no statewide rent control. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice — typically 30 days for month-to-month tenancies.
How much entry notice is required in Iowa?+
Landlords in Iowa must provide at least 24 hours written notice before entering a rental unit.
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