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With its rich agricultural heritage, warm and welcoming towns, events like the Iowa State Fair, and picturesque fields, Iowa may be one of the cozy Midwestern states you\u2019re considering living in this year. If Iowa sounds like the state for you, then you may also be curious what cities fit into your budget. As of April, the <\/span>median home sale price in Iowa<\/span><\/a> is $228,300.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If that price doesn\u2019t fit into your budget, don\u2019t worry. To help you find the right place to buy a home, Redfin has compiled a list of 7 of the most affordable places to live in Iowa. And they all have a median home sale price under $228,300. From <\/span>Des Moines<\/span><\/a> to <\/span>Cedar Rapids<\/span><\/a>, read on to see what cities you may want to consider moving to.<\/span><\/p>\n

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#1: Waterloo<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price:<\/b> $167,500<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b>$110<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b> $750 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Median household income: <\/b>$46,942 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Nearest major metro: <\/b>Cedar Rapids (55 miles)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Waterloo, IA homes for sale<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>Waterloo, IA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

With a median home sale price of $167,500, Waterloo is the most affordable place to live in Iowa. About 67,300 people live in Waterloo and it\u2019s roughly 55 miles from the nearest metropolitan city, Cedar Rapids. If you\u2019re considering moving to this area make sure to hike, boat, windsurf, or fish at George Wyth State Park, explore museums like the John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum and <\/span>Waterloo Center for the Arts<\/span><\/a>, and check out the local shops and restaurants along the riverfront.<\/span><\/p>\n

#2: Davenport<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price:<\/b> $188,250 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b>$122<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment: <\/b>$977<\/span>
\n<\/span>Median household income:<\/b> $53,140 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Nearest major metro: <\/b>Cedar Rapids (80 miles)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Davenport, IA homes for sale<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>Davenport, IA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Taking second place is Davenport, located just across the Mississippi River from Illinois. When living in this city of 101,700 people, you can check out Centennial Park along the Mississippi River, explore the Hamburg Historic District, or stroll through Credit Island Park.<\/span><\/p>\n

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#3: Council Bluffs<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price:<\/b> $188,750<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b>$144<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b> $1,227 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Median household income:<\/b> $53,140 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Nearest major metro:<\/b> Omaha, NE (4 miles)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Council Bluffs, IA homes for sale<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>Council Bluffs, IA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Check out Council Bluffs if you\u2019re looking for an affordable place to move to in Iowa. With 62,800 people living in Council Bluffs, it\u2019s a great option to consider when looking to stay in Iowa without paying the premium for a home in a more expensive area. Living in Council Bluffs, you can spend time outside at Riverside Park, Lake Manawa, or Tom Hanafan River\u2019s Edge Park. Or you can discover the exhibits at the Western Historic Trails Center and the <\/span>Union Pacific Railroad Museum<\/span><\/a>, and explore Bayliss Park, located in downtown Council Bluffs.<\/span><\/p>\n

#4: Cedar Rapids<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price: <\/b>$189,000 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b>$123<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b> $1,022 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Median household income: <\/b>$60,787 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Nearest major metro:<\/b> Des Moines (130 miles)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Cedar Rapids, IA homes for sale<\/span><\/a>
\nCedar Rapids, IA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Fourth is Cedar Rapids where about 137,700 residents currently live. The median home sale price is $189,000 which is about $40K less than the median home sale price in Iowa. If you find yourself moving to the fifth most affordable city in Iowa, make sure to discover museums like the <\/span>National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library<\/span><\/a> and the Brucemore mansion. You can also explore the trails at Indian Creek Nature Center, and check out the local vendors and restaurants in NewBo City Market.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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#5: Sioux City<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price:<\/b> $190,000 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b> $121<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b> $977 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Median household income: <\/b>$53,140 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Nearest major metro: <\/b>Omaha, NE (100 miles)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Sioux City, IA homes for sale<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>Sioux City, IA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

A little more expensive than Cedar Rapids is Sioux City, the next city on our list. There are several top attractions you may want to check out in Sioux City. Make sure to explore Stone State Park where you can hike, camp, fish, and boat, stroll through downtown Sioux City, and visit museums like <\/span>Sioux City Public Museum<\/span><\/a> and Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center.<\/span><\/p>\n

#6: Des Moines<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price: <\/b>$200,000<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b>$188<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b> $1,172<\/span>
\n<\/span>Median household income:<\/b> $54,843 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Nearest major metro:<\/b> Cedar Rapids (130 miles)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Des Moines, IA homes for sale<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>Des Moines, IA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The sixth city on our list of most affordable places to live in Iowa is none other than Des Moines. <\/span>Des Moines<\/span><\/a> has about 214,100 residents and is a great city to consider buying a home this year. Whether you walk or bike along the Des Moines Riverwalk, visit the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, or visit the Iowa State Capitol, there are many activities to do and see in this city.<\/span><\/p>\n

>> Read: <\/i><\/b>Popular Des Moines, IA, Neighborhoods to Live in<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

#7: Dubuque<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price: <\/b>$208,500<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b> $133 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Median household income: <\/b>$54,938 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Nearest major metro: <\/b>Cedar Rapids (75 miles)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Dubuque, IA homes for sale<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>Dubuque, IA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Claiming the final spot on our list of affordable places to live in Iowa is Dubuque. With a population of about 59,700, you\u2019ll be living in a mid-sized city, but there is no shortage of things to experience in Dubuque. If you find yourself moving to this city make sure to check out the charming downtown Dubuque streets, visit one of the museums like <\/span>Dubuque Museum of Art<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium<\/span><\/a>, or explore the 56-acre Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.<\/span><\/p>\n

Methodology:<\/b> All cities must have over 50,000 residents per the US Census and have a median home sale price under the average median home sale price in Iowa. Median home sale price and median sale price per square foot from the <\/span>Redfin Data Center<\/span><\/a> during April 2025. Average rental data from <\/span>Rent.com<\/span><\/a> April 2025. Population and median household income data sourced from the <\/span>United States Census Bureau<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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