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Clive, IA

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Clive is encompassed by modern comforts, near a living history museum!

Park-Like Family-Friendly Shopping Iowa

Clive is northwest of Des Moines and has been recognized for its Greenbelt Park and Trail System in the community.

Before it was the modern, family-friendly suburb it is today, Clive got its humble beginnings as a mining and railroad town. Many small businesses reside here, especially along 86th Street. University Avenue has a ton of department stores, book shops, and grocery stores. You’ll also find the Valley West Mall and Shoppes at Three Fountains on University, too.

Residents of Clive enjoy having Interstate 35 just a few short minutes from their affordable apartments. Many locals like to play golf at the nearby courses, or take the kids to the living history museum just north of the city.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Clive, IA is $879 for a studio, $870 for one bedroom, $930 for two bedrooms, and $1,469 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Clive has decreased by -2.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$870/month
785 Sq Ft
House
$2,396/month
1,810 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,006/month
1,774 Sq Ft
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Transportation

50

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

55

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Shuler Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

658 Students

7
out of 10

Crestview Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

574 Students

2
out of 10

Indian Hills Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

696 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Living History Farms
  • Drake Municipal Observatory
  • American Legion Park
  • Westchester Park
  • Raccoon River Park and Nature Lodge

Military Bases

Airports

  • Des Moines 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.