What is the average apartment size in Muscatine?

The average size for a Muscatine, IA apartment is 855 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 Muscatine?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Muscatine is $877 per month, a N/A from last year’s average of .

What is the average apartment size in Muscatine?

The typical apartment in Muscatine offers about 855 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Muscatine, IA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Muscatine ranges from to per month, with 88% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Muscatine?

In Muscatine, 31% of households rent while 69% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Muscatine is $877, a N/A compared to the previous year, when the average rent was .

One-bedroom apartments provide 634 square feet for $783, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $874 offer 872 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,155 sq ft) for $1,059, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Muscatine, IA

Last updated: November 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$877	855 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$783	634 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$874	872 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,059	1,155 sq. ft.

Muscatine, IA rent trends

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

The largest share of rentals in Muscatine, IA (88%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Muscatine, IA?

3,002 or 31% of the households in Muscatine, IA are renter-occupied while 6,574 or 69% are owner-occupied.

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How Muscatine Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Muscatine	$877
Des Moines	$1,090
West Des Moines	$1,237
Waukee	$1,361
Davenport	$1,007
Ankeny	$1,366
Council Bluffs	$1,251
Ames	$1,333
Iowa City	$1,527
Clinton	$1,372
Coralville, IA	$1,305
Bettendorf, IA	$1,311
Moline, IL	$990
East Moline, IL	$933
North Liberty, IA	$1,688

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 Muscatine 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.