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Clinton, IA

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Natural beauty abounds near the mighty Mississippi River

Riverside Scenic Affordable Idyllic Quaint Charming

Nestled alongside the Mississippi River, Clinton is an idyllic city just west of the Iowa-Illinois border. Clinton’s natural beauty is only matched by its small-town charm, touting an array of antique shops, cafes, restaurants, and services in historic brick buildings along U.S. 67.

Clinton offers a broad range of affordable apartments and houses available for rent on picturesque, tree-lined streets. Renting in Clinton places residents within close proximity of exceptional outdoor recreation at Riverview Park, Eagle Point Park, and Emma Young Park. Clinton’s close-knit community comes together for a variety of year-round events, in addition to Lumberkings baseball games and strolls along the riverfront.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Clinton, IA is $517 for a studio, $808 for one bedroom, $984 for two bedrooms, and $1,422 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Clinton has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$808/month
648 Sq Ft
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Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

22

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

47

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Whittier Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

354 Students

8
out of 10

Eagle Heights Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

474 Students

3
out of 10

Jefferson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

343 Students

3
out of 10

Bluff Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

385 Students

2
out of 10

Clinton Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

749 Students

2
out of 10

Clinton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

981 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bickelhaupt Arboretum
  • Soaring Eagle Nature Center

Airports

  • Quad Cities International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.