salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 12.3 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $31,080 a year. That is $15 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Iowa cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Iowa. It is number 3 of 86 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Creston?
Share of households by yearly income. 8.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Creston
| Size | Creston | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $382 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $900 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,116 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $940 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Creston overall?
Everyday prices in Iowa overall are 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Creston, so the Iowa figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Creston
Life in Creston
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Creston?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $17 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $114,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,450 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Creston, IA?
Renting in Creston costs a median of about $777 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Iowa median is $1,071.
How much do I need to make to live in Creston?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $31,080 a year, or $15 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Creston cheap or expensive?
Creston is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.4% of the typical household income of $56,765. It ranks 3rd cheapest of 86 Iowa cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Creston?
The median homeowner in Creston pays $2,096 a year in property taxes, about 1.83% of the median home value.
Is Creston more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Iowa are 12% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Creston?
The median home value in Creston is $114,500, about 2.0 times the typical yearly household income.
7,435 people live in Creston. Numbers are typical (middle) values.