Also in Iowa, and my 15yo well insulated with newer windows 2 bedroom 2 bath house, with a fully finished basement that has not only an additional bedroom and bathroom (with shower!), it also has a small kitchen down there with living room, large fenced yard, central heat/air, and double garage is $900 rent. It is because of this, and only this, I stay in Iowa. That said, it's 30 minutes to real shopping/dining/hospital......20 minutes if you consider Walmart and Pizza Ranch real shopping and dining.